Walnuts Walnuts are round, single-seeded stone fruits that grow from the walnut tree. They are a good source of healthful fats, protein, and fiber. They may enhance heart and bone health and help in weight management, among other benefits. Beneath the husk of the walnut fruit is a wrinkly, globe-shaped nut. The walnut is split […]
Dried fruit is fruit from which the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. Dried fruit has a long tradition of use dating back to the fourth millennium BC in Mesopotamia, and is prized because of its sweet taste, nutritive […]
Did you know there are more than 30 different varieties of almonds? Besides finding them in bags of trail mix, consumers can enjoy this healthy snack baked into marzipan confections, French pastries, and all types of cookies, cakes, and candies. Crushed almonds can also be incorporated into pestos, glazes, and crunchy coatings for meats. Getting […]