Maybe you have been asked how many types of walnuts there are in the market? In this article, we will introduce the types of walnuts and provide explanations about the characteristics of each one. We have also collected some materials for you from some walnut breeds.
From a long time until this moment when you are reading this article, walnut has been one of the inseparable nuts from the tables of Iranian people. You must have sat at a table where walnuts have been prepared. Especially for breakfast or dinner where bread, cheese and vegetables are eaten with walnuts.
But how many types of walnuts are divided into? What are the characteristics of each of these walnuts?
Get to know the types of walnuts in Iran
The range of walnut types depends on the water, weather and soil conditions, which will be different among the farmers who are engaged in cultivation in that area. The name of Iranian walnut is Juglans Reji, it has an excellent quality and its seedlings are mostly found and cultivated in the northern hemisphere of the world.
The size of the product of this tree is large, and for this reason, farmers in most parts of the world prefer to use this species for cultivation. The naming of walnuts in Iran is based on the region where walnuts were first cultivated. For example, we will mention a list of these names for you below.
- Paper skin walnut
- Makoi
- Toisarkan
- Israeli
- Bowanat
- clustered
- Kermani
- Damavand
- Shahmirzad
- Qazvin (Zia Abadi)
- needle
These walnuts grow fast. Of course, it should be mentioned that the yield rate or how many years these seedlings can produce products will be different from each other. Fortunately, a number of nutritious crops are cultivated in Iran, which will be sent to the market as fresh or dry fruits depending on the market demand.
Regarding the types of walnuts, we must say that these products are divided depending on the color, size of the kernel, sweetness, amount of fat, skin thickness, clustered or not, etc.
paper skin
Among the types of walnuts, we can first mention the paper skin. This type of product is known by this name because of its thin and light skin. In this way, it is very easy to separate the brain from the skin and it has its fans.
The color of the brain of this walnut is milky white, it has a very tasty and sweet taste and it consists of 70% fat. Using this walnut in the right amount will be very useful for people.
Tuisarkan walnut
This type of walnut is similar to walnut with paper skin. The brain of this type of walnut has a bright color and is also very tasty and high quality. Because of the thinness of the skin, it can be easily broken and eaten. The fat percentage of this walnut is very high, as a result, it gives a very high quality to its texture and taste.
The fatty acids of this walnut are not harmful to the body at all, but provided that consumers do not eat too much. Using Tuiserkani walnuts is very effective for reducing cholesterol. Of course, people suffering from high blood fat should not consume too much of it.
Walnut Shahmirzad
Among other types of these commonly used nuts, we can mention the Shahmirzad type. The walnut trees are known as a cultural heritage and the residents of that city have interesting traditional beliefs about it. This walnut is marketed in different qualities.
Depending on the type of quality, its color may be white, light brown or dark brown. Don’t worry, these products are separated and sold based on color in the market. Also, according to consumption, you should choose and buy the color you want. For example, dark colors are selected and purchased for use in stews.
Damavand walnut
Another type of authentic Iranian dried fruit is Damavand walnut! This type of tree will grow better in areas with moderate climate. Also, the type of weather has a positive and direct effect on its quality. Usually, the nuts of this walnut are oval in shape and their color is light brown or yellowish.
Qazvin Walnut (Zia Abadi)
This type of walnut tree is more resistant to cold. Also, on the other hand, it does not react well to high heat and there is a possibility of its damage. Zia Abadi walnut kernel is very full and has a thin and fragile skin. The harvest time of this product is September.
Israeli walnut (short leg)
This name is actually given to its cluster tree. Its fruits are clustered, that is, several products bear fruit next to each other in clusters on one branch. This tree is considered one of the most fruitful trees.
The color of the brain of this type of walnut is reddish compared to other walnuts! Like other walnuts, Israeli walnuts have protein and omega-3.
Familiarity with races
The walnuts that are planted in the world are of different breeds that we have mentioned in this section.
Doveli hybrid breed
Products that are hybrid walnuts have a very thin skin. It is very easy to crack this type of walnut even by hand. Unlike Iranian types, these walnuts are picked green and fresh from the tree. Their taste is sweet and very delicious and not bitter at all.
Frankett breed
This breed belongs to France and in fact its tree is considered native to France. There is no need for special water, air or climatic conditions to plant and harvest this product, and it can be used in very normal conditions.
The fruiting rate of this tree is high and it also bears fruit quickly. In fact, this tree is used to achieve more commercial goals!
last word
In this article, we discussed some types of walnut breeds, among other types of walnuts is the American pecan walnut. It grows better in cool areas and is also known as tropical walnut. The nutritional value of this walnut is very high due to the high oleic acid and it is considered one of the tastiest walnuts. Walnuts are oval in shape and less wrinkled.