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Walnut processing is a fairly simple business - you crack a nut and sell the kernel. The lighter and more intact the kernel, the greater its value and your earnings. However, during processing, the kernel can crumble, reducing profits.

El costo de un grano de nuez depende en gran medida de su color. Por lo tanto, es necesario saber por qué el grano se oscurece, cómo evitarlo y cómo blanquearlo.

Inshell walnuts are considered to be a long-lasting product. However, the shelf life can be significantly reduced if the nut is not prepared for storage and the required temperature and humidity are not maintained.

Choosing a nutcracker for a business is an important part of nut processing. The whole process, the quality of the resulting kernel and the cost of the sold kernel depend on the nutcracker and the quality of its work.

Sizing is sorting a product (nuts, fruits, vegetables, grains, etc.) by size from smallest to largest.

On average, inshell walnuts are stored for up to 12 months. If not harvested, dried or stored improperly, walnuts can deteriorate prematurely, and if stored properly, they can retain their taste and health benefits for much longer. How to properly collect, dry and store walnuts can be read in our articles.

After collecting and cleaning the nut from the green pericarp, the walnut is sent for drying. Drying is an important point in the processing of walnuts, the quality and, as a result, the future cost of the kernel depends on it.

According to the classification, light walnut kernels are more valuable and their market value is much higher. Many recyclers encounter or notice a dark kernel during recycling. This raises questions: what determines the color of the kernel, how to avoid darkening and how to whiten the kernel of a walnut.

In early autumn, the main question that interests all walnut growers is when it is possible to collect walnuts. Some want to sell the crop faster or start processing earlier than competitors, others want to harvest the crop before unscrupulous people have gathered it. The reasons are different and most are justified.

Experienced walnut growers closely monitor the ripening process of walnuts and begin harvesting with the first signs of ripeness.