Livermore Halves & Pieces
SHELLED WALNUTS
Natural walnut kernels consisting of red walnut halves and pieces. Nut kernels are clean, well-dried, free from excessive defects and damage, and graded in accordance with USDA and DFA standards for grades of shelled walnuts.
Our raw Red Walnut halves and pieces are grown in Butte County California and really do have a lovely red color! Like other walnuts, the Livermore Red Walnuts have a pretty butterfly shape hidden inside a rounded shell. But our unique nuts were created by mixing a standard English walnut with a red-skinned Persian variety. Their offspring are our California beauties, which are a great alternative to regular walnuts since they are low in tannic acid and don’t have the bitter tannins and taste often causing reactions in those with walnut sensitivities. They can be used creatively on menus in appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Plus, they’re fun to use for Christmas, Valentine’s Day dishes, and other celebratory occasions with their festive color. Or just have them as a fun everyday snack!
Size Tolerance: Halves percentage is approximately 15% or greater with the balance being ¾ halves or large pieces. No more than 3% can be smaller than large pieces.
Color: Red
Variety: The product is made up from the Livermore variety.
Shell Fragment: 1 per 500 lbs. or better
Metal or Glass: None allowed
Packaging: 25 lb. net corrugated cardboard carton made of food grade material with plastic liner inserted in case to preserve freshness.
Certification: Certified Kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of San Francisco.
Food Safety: Processed in accordance with GFSI regulations and SQF Level Two certification. Microbiological testing is performed by an independent laboratory on samples taken at the time of packaging.
Best Before Date: Up to 18 months from harvest date at optimum storage conditions of 32-38°F (0-3°C). Up to 6 months when stored in ambient conditions (70°F or higher).
