The taste of walnuts has sunk into my soul since childhood, so I always have them in reserve. And if the nuts are stored in the shell for quite a long time, then I still don’t know what to do with the already peeled kernels. I propose to figure out together how to store the cleaned walnuts at home.

Quality comes first

Most often, nuts are sold in shell, so when buying, you need to pay attention to:

• Surface must be clean, without the remains of the dried peel;
• Whole shell, without visible large cracks and chips;
• Whole nuts should be about the same size.(example in the photo below);

• When shaking, there should be no extraneous sounds(if you hear the kernel shaking inside, it means that it has already dried up and such nuts do not have nutritional properties).

Shelf life of inshell walnuts— up to 6 months at temperatures from 0 to +10 °C.

Nuts canbuy and already cleaned condition, but their price will be slightly higher. What you should pay attention to:

• Smell- fresh nucleoli have a pleasant woody aroma;
• Taste- if bitterness is present, then the product is not the first freshness;
• Appearance- stains, mold, insects and their larvae - all this is a reason to refuse a purchase.

Storage specifics

There are many ways to store walnuts, but before proceeding with the harvesting process itself, the kernels must be properly prepared:

Step 1: Clean up

Let's find out how to process and how to peel walnuts with your own hands.

Primary processing:

• Nuts must be carefully sorted, empty and blackened - throw away;
• Remove peel and leaves;
• Sort again and remove already cracked shells.

Now instructions on how to peel a nut from the shell:

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	Method 1. Bag + hammer. Fold in a small bag or wrap nuts in burlap; Tap on top with a hammer; Take out the already peeled kernels. It is imperative to wrap nuts in burlap, so pieces of the shell will not scatter throughout the room.
	Method 2. Nutcracker. Place whole nuts in the nutcracker opening and squeeze the handles.
	Method 3. Boiling water + knife. Dip the treat in boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. After this time, cracking the shell will become much easier: you can simply squeeze it with your hands or use a knife.
	Method 4. Oven. How to roast nuts in the oven so that they can be easily cleaned later? It is necessary to spread them on a baking sheet and send them to the oven for 10-15 minutes at a temperature of 200-220 ° C. After the shell can be removed manually.
	Method 5. Tools. It is easy to crack the shell using pliers, some keys and processing machines. A wrench is used as an example.

Step 2 Wash

At this stage, we will figure out how to wash peeled walnuts. The algorithm is quite simple: pour the kernels with warm water and mix thoroughly.

After washing, remove the grains from the water with a slotted spoon and dry them by spreading them on a terry towel. Now you can start packing.

Step 3. Packing

Storage of walnuts at home in a shelled form is significantly different from storage in the shell.

1. The kernels must be packaged in sealed tins or glass jars. and hide in a dark place. At constant (room) temperature, the shelf life will be 2-3 weeks.

1. If you put the nuts in glass jars and put on the side shelf of the refrigerator– the shelf life will increase up to 6 months;
2. You can put the kernels in freezer bags, tightly tie and send to the freezer. The term will be up to 12 months.

There are several more methods how to properly store shelled walnuts. For example, you can cook canned blanks. Nuts in honey, caramel or alcohol are stored for up to several years.

Summary

How to store shelled walnuts? How to properly store them in the shell or in the form of various blanks? These questions concern those who know that the walnut is rightly called the "tree of life." Since it is not only able to saturate the body, but is also a healer for many ailments. Its cores have a balanced composition of vitamins and minerals, suitable even for pregnant women, people diagnosed with diabetes and those with vascular diseases. Protein can become a complete replacement for animal products. Find answers to all questions in this article.

Selection of nuts

First of all, you need to choose for storage those fruits that will lie best. Because I want the nuclei to retain all the elements that are useful for the body. A product such as walnut is indispensable in winter and spring. At this time, we suffer from bad weather conditions and a lot of diseases, we experience acute vitamin deficiency. Walnuts will help everyone restore immunity and maintain a normal balance of vitamins and minerals.

To keep the fruits until next year, you need to purchase or take those grown in your own garden in the shell. Before choosing a method for storing walnuts, you need to select the fruits according to the following characteristics. It is best if they are approximately the same size and without traces of sticky peel. But it is also important that there are no cracks on the surface of the shell.

Before purchasing, it is advised to split a couple of pieces and check the insides for freshness. Do not take those specimens whose core has darkened and tastes bitter.

A simple test will help. Shake the nut. In this case, the sound of the rolling nucleolus, which indicates its drying out, should not be heard. The fruits should have a little weight. Since too light most often turn out to be empty inside.

Video “How to choose”

From the video you will learn how to choose the right walnuts.

Storage methods

Scientists say that for each person to have good immunity, you need to eat up to 7 nuts a day. That is, at home it is best to have stocks of such a valuable product. Remember to know how to properly store walnuts. Otherwise, pests and mold may appear in the kernels. It is especially carefully recommended to choose unpeeled fruits when buying. What are the ways to really save nuts in various ways? Next, we will dwell in detail on how to store walnuts without shell, in shell and in the form of a variety of useful blanks.

Purified

Regardless of whether the selected kernels are taken from your own site and cleaned by you personally, or you plan to store those purchased on the market, their shelf life will be no more than 3 to 4 weeks. After this, the nucleoli most often gradually become rancid in taste and dry. Therefore, it is no longer recommended to eat them, and they will not bring benefits to the body.

So, how to properly store peeled walnuts so that they do not lose their useful qualities? If there is a desire to use goodies in the winter and spring months, it is advised to place them in sealed dishes made of ceramic or glass. Next, this container must be placed in the refrigerator. It is also acceptable to use a container made of special food grade plastic.

Practice shows that the peeled kernels are normally stored in the cellar or on the loggia. But only observing one mandatory rule, the humidity indicator in this case should not be more than 70%. Otherwise, your favorite nuts run the risk of becoming covered with mold, which is unpleasant and dangerous to your health. You can also place the peeled cores in the freezer. To do this, they are advised to pack them in a sealed bag or food foil. You can pre-calcine the nuts in the oven so that putrefactive microorganisms cannot develop in them. But one should not wait for the release of oil, so that the fruits do not acquire a nasty taste of bitterness. When choosing the latter option, the shelf life increases significantly - from 3-4 weeks to 1 year.

in shell

If there is a walnut tree in the area for harvesting, a dry day with settled weather conditions is selected. Nuts need to be chickened off the tree, then remove the upper skin from them. Since they are able to become moldy after being in it for a long time. Pour out on a bedding and dry up to 6 days on the street or in the house.

At home, nuts are laid out to dry on paper or cloth. If you plan to store fruits for a long time, it is advised to warm them in a warm oven for about 1 hour so that the moisture evaporates.

The valuable product is stored in boxes or linen bags. Usually they are given a place where it is rather dry and dark. The temperature in such a room should be at the level of + 10 - 15 degrees. You can not store nuts in the shell on the balcony. Because in the presence of high humidity, the kernels can become moldy. They are afraid of nuts and too high temperature indicators. Since the oil included in the composition under such conditions gives the fruit a bitter taste.

Nuts

Green nuts are not accepted. They are processed, and the resulting products are used to treat various diseases.

For example, you can make an alcohol tincture. To do this, the bottle must be filled three-fourths with pre-crushed peel, pour alcohol or vodka and insist in a dark place.

Oil is also made from the green peel. To do this, take 5 pieces per 0.5 liters olive oil and infused in the sun for 40 days. Green shell juice is advised to cook with honey. With this composition, you need to gargle if you get a sore throat.

It is useful to drink green nut juice extract all year round. For its manufacture, unripe fruits are washed and dried, cut into plates, placed in jars and covered with sugar. Consumption of products is 500 pieces per 1 kg granulated sugar. Next, the container should be corked with paper and placed in the refrigerator.

You can also grind nuts with a juicer and combine with sugar in a ratio of 1: 2. A decoction of unripe fruits is made by cutting, pouring boiling water - 20 grams per 1 glass of water. This is followed by boiling for 30 minutes. Helps from many diseases and tincture of nuts on kerosene. To increase immunity, a tincture of nuts with honey is made. You need to mix the products in a ratio of 1: 1 and place in a dark and cool place for a period of 1 month. If you pour peeled kernels with honey or syrup, you will get not only delicious dessert but also a cure for indigestion.

Nut jam is also popular. For him, the fruits are washed, boiled and pierced with an ordinary toothpick. Next pour sugar syrup. For 1 kg of fruit, it is advised to take 1.2 kg of granulated sugar. To enhance the taste, you can add a little cinnamon and cloves. After the workpiece has stood for 2 days in a dark place, it needs to be boiled, put for another couple of days, then boiled for about half an hour and rolled into already sterilized jars. The shelf life of delicious jam is normally 1 year, but you can save it for 2 to 3 years.

Video “How to store”

From the video you will learn how to store nuts.

Walnut is an incredibly useful product. It should be consumed every day, but in small quantities. Therefore, very often the question arises of how to store the peeled. There is not always time to chop the nucleoli for the whole family for breakfast, but meanwhile, taking out a handful of ready ones, you can supplement any porridge with them. They are great as a dessert too. But you have to pay for convenience. If the nut in the shell lies for a long time and well, then you will have to tinker with the peeled one. Today we will tell you how to choose the best quality product on the market. But that is not all. We will devote a lot of time to how to store the peeled walnut. This is really very important.

Why do you need nuts in your diet?

First of all, it's just delicious. It is great for adding to confectionery, creams. Due to the nuts, any cake will look like a king. Secondly, it is also a useful product. It helps fight dermatitis, insomnia and other diseases. It is highly recommended to consume it regularly to boost immunity.

Be sure to include it in the diet of people who suffer from hypertension and anemia. However, to get the desired effect, you must definitely choose a quality product. Therefore, today we want to talk about how to store a peeled walnut.

Choosing a product on the market

It is worth starting from this moment. Today, stores offer a large selection of nuts, among which there are always peeled kernels. This is extremely convenient. Bring home - and the product is ready to use. However, you should not buy such nuts. You do not know under what conditions they were stored, which means that you risk taking a rancid product for a considerable amount. There is one more nuance: the fruits in the shell are protected from bacteria and microbes. But when the kernels lie on the counter day after day, they can become infected with various pathogens. So, it was decided that only nuts in the shell should be bought on the market. At home, they can be successfully pricked. Now the question "how to store a peeled walnut" is relevant.

Food rich in fat

This is the most important advantage of nuts. It is the special oils that are responsible for the delicate taste. However, it is this property that leads to the fact that nuts quickly deteriorate. Therefore, it is advisable not to buy many refined kernels. However, there are a number of ways to store peeled walnuts at home. Let's break them down.

Nucleolus check

Whether you bought shelled nuts or chopped them yourself, it is extremely important to check them for quality. To do this, carefully inspect the entire batch. Choose only whole, undamaged kernels. Chopped are only suitable for immediate consumption. Any sign of mold is a reason to throw the product away immediately. Eating can be hazardous to your health. Therefore, extraneous stains and odors should be the reason for the rejection of the kernels. Taste them - nuts should not give off bitterness or mustiness. Clean, light yellow nucleoli with a characteristic sweetish taste can be stored.

For direct consumption

This is the simplest and correct option. Buy whole nuts and separate them into batches. Expect that you are going to eat each of them within 10-15 days. After splitting the nuts and removing the kernels, put them in a plastic or glass dish and put them in a dark, cool place. It can be a balcony or the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. But rooms with high humidity are contraindicated: mold will appear on the nuts, and it will be impossible to eat them.

Calcination

Since it is sometimes planned to store peeled walnuts at home for a long time, it is recommended to dry the product slightly in the oven. But this is especially true if you purchased shelled nuts on the market. To do this, carefully examine them. Pour whole beautiful nucleoli into a dry frying pan and dry. After that, pour them into a cup and cool completely.

Preparation for the holidays

By the New Year, prices always rise strongly, so it is logical to want to stock up on food in advance. Knowing how to properly store a peeled walnut will come in handy. If you do not need them in the near future, then pack them in a container with a tight lid. You can put the container between the lid and the neck of the vessel. Place the container on the top shelf of the refrigerator. It is very important that moisture does not get inside, otherwise the product will deteriorate. Before use, pay attention to the smell and color of the nucleoli. If he has not changed, you can safely eat. This will keep you quiet for up to 6 months.

Long term storage

Usually we do not buy a large batch for ourselves, so there is no need to seriously think about how to organize storage. Especially if you're planning for the long term. It is believed that the maximum duration is up to 12 months. Since it is sometimes necessary to store peeled walnuts for sale from new to almost old harvest, we suggest you use the freezer. To do this, dry kernels are wrapped in cling film and removed into the chamber. There they will be completely safe. After removing the batch, it is recommended to dry it in a special cabinet. But most often the seller does not do this. Losing moisture, the core becomes lighter. Therefore, when buying a product on the market, it is advisable to dry it for 10 minutes in the oven.

Product unrefined

Since it is not always possible to store peeled walnuts in the refrigerator (especially if you need a large batch), it is better to stock up on thick-shelled nuts. Of course, they can also dry out, but this will take much more time. Therefore, you need to sort out the fruits, remove the remnants of the peel and pour them into dry containers with a lid. At a temperature of +10 ... -5 o C, lack of humidity and bright light, they will be quietly preserved until the next harvest. And you can from time to time get the kernels and treat your relatives.

Instead of a conclusion

Now you know how to properly store a peeled walnut. It is not difficult, and each of you will be able to stock up on delicious and useful product. By following the above rules, you will exclude the possibility that the nucleoli will go rancid or deteriorate, which means that only a healthy nut will always be on the table.

Foreword

Walnuts are in an unusually high demand today, which is understandable - this product makes it easy and simple to take care of your figure, improve overall health and help fight complex diseases such as diabetes. However, due to improper storage, nuts can do much more harm than good. Let's see how to store walnuts.

Benefit and harm - we study the sides of the coin

Many have heard about the benefits of walnut kernels, which is often expressed in a one-time purchase of this product, which is eaten in a few days. In fact, to get the effect of eating a walnut, you should eat it every day a little at least for 6 months. Daily rate- only 30 grams, which is equal to 7 whole nucleoli. It should be remembered that this product is quite high-calorie, and although fats are of natural origin, they can also not have the best effect on your figure.

The walnut is rich in magnesium, calcium and potassium, it contains a large amount of vitamins such as A, B1, B2, vitamin F and vitamin E in the form of gamma tocopherols that are beneficial for facial skin. Scientists are talking more and more about the extraordinary benefits of the latter today - gamma-tocopherols have the greatest anti-cancer activity of all vitamins. In addition, they help prevent cardiovascular diseases and normalize blood pressure. Walnuts are also indispensable in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. A mixture of nut kernels with honey - a long-known folk remedy, which effectively increases male potency.

The walnut contains a large amount of protein, so many vegetarians replace meat with this product.. You don’t have to be a vegetarian, but instead of chips or crackers, put a plate of kernels on your work table so you don’t forget to eat a few nuts before dinner. Yes, and at lunch it is correct to replace meat in salads with crushed kernels.

And yet, do not forget about possible harm this product. In chronic diseases of the stomach (colitis, enterocolitis), its presence in the diet is not recommended at all, since the product irritates the mucous membrane and provokes the release of a large amount of gastric juice. A high concentration of proteins in the nuclei can provoke the appearance of an allergic rash, especially in patients with neurodermic ailments, such as psoriasis. Do not exceed the daily intake of this product and healthy people - you may experience irritation of the tonsils.

You can’t have kernels in the peel - how to save?

You can’t use kernels in the peel - where do you put a comma? In fact, the storage of fresh walnuts can be arranged in one way or another, depending on how long you need to provide. Most authors recommend not to buy this product for the future, they say, it is not stored for a long time anyway. However, we advise you to do just that if there is room in the refrigerator or closet at home. What is the logic?

The logic is that by buying fresh nuts in the first weeks after they ripen, you will still be able to properly ensure proper storage conditions and be 100% sure that what you eat is good.

A short time will pass, and nuts will appear on the counter, which are not known how they were stored and it is not known how they were transported. You can’t even imagine what tricks the sellers go to in order to rip off more money from the townsfolk. To increase the weight of the nuts, they are soaked in water, and if mold has appeared, then they are calcined in the oven. In the latter case, this is fraught with serious poisoning, because, despite the calcination, toxins remain in the nuts.

So stock up! Look for reliable sellers, ask friends living in the village, shock, in the end, relatives and acquaintances. If the shelf life promises to be long, it is best to purchase nuts in the shell - it's like a personal package for each kernel. Make a purchase immediately after harvesting and immediately spread the nuts on the balcony so that they dry properly. The place for drying should be warm, but direct sunlight should be avoided.

nuts in shell for long-term storage it is best to fall asleep in glass jars or metal containers, which are closed with a tight lid. Tanks with valuable product place in a warm and dark place - so they will stand quietly for a very long time, at least six months. The part of the nuts that you expect to eat in the next 2-3 months can be placed in a canvas bag. In no case in cellophane - the lack of air exchange contributes to the development of pathogenic microflora.

And yet the kernels - we store in a purified form

The kernels should not be rubbery or too dry - both of these qualities indicate improper storage before sale. Over-dried nuts lose almost everything beneficial features. Many recommend calcining the kernels in the oven - this is how pest larvae and pathogenic microflora are destroyed. However, along with them, most of the vitamins also die.

Therefore, we recommend using the reverse side of heat treatment - freezing. Place dry kernels in a tight bag or airtight plastic container and send to the freezer, in extreme cases - on the top shelf of the refrigerator. In this form, the shelf life can be extended up to 4 months.

Nuts on the go - a quick way to preserve

As mentioned above, nuts in combination with honey - excellent tool to increase male strength, both literally and figuratively. But this delicacy is not only for men, but for everyone. In fact, you can store the kernels in honey for a very long time - honey has antiseptic properties and kills pathogenic microflora no worse than chemical treatment.

Nuts mixed with honey (you can add cashews, hazelnuts, almonds to the mixture) is just the perfect food for a traveler or a person who works hard physically. This mixture is very high in calories and restores strength well, besides, in a traveler's backpack, one jar of this wonderful mixture will take up very little space, but it will last for a long time.

It should be noted that a large amount of iodine in walnuts can cause irritation of the stomach and intestines, and honey often causes heartburn. Therefore, if you suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, eat nuts for health, but only after the main meal. And since the strongest gastric juice is in the morning, then the stomach should also be loaded with high-calorie foods in the morning.

Delicious green walnut jam

And be sure to cook incredibly delicious jam. For 1 kg of green nuts, you will need a little more than a kilogram of sugar, as well as cinnamon and cloves. Rinse the nuts and boil them in a small amount of water until such a state that you can pierce through with a toothpick.

Pour the nuts into a colander, dry and use a toothpick or fork to make more holes in each nut. Then fill the nuts with sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves and put in a dark place to infuse for at least two days. Boil the syrup a little separately from the nuts, combine the components again and leave for another day. Then boil the jam for another 20 minutes over low heat and spread this delicacy in sterilized jars.