Product Categories & Applications
California Walnuts – Versatile, Valuable, and Highly Applicable
California walnuts are more than just an ingredient: they offer a wide range of applications across various product categories – from snacks and bars to dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, plant-based alternatives, and convenience foods.
Thanks to their mild flavor, soft texture, and nutritional benefits, California walnuts are perfect for enhancing existing product lines or as part of innovative product developments. They are clean-label compatible, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and align with consumers' demand for natural and functional ingredients.
Wide Range of Applications for Industry, Trade, and Foodservice
California walnuts can be universally used – whether the base flavor is sweet, salty, or savory. They enhance products both sensorially and functionally, increase the perceived value, and are suitable as:
- Stand-alone snack or key ingredient in snack mixes
- Ingredient in confectionery, bars, or baked goods
- High-quality component in plant-based drinks or yogurts
- Meat substitute in vegan/vegetarian recipes
- Topping, filling, or textural enhancer in convenience foods
Discover specific application ideas, processing tips, and best-practice examples for using California walnuts in your product portfolio.
Technical Support & Data Sheets
For optimal processing and storage, we provide practical information – including baking behavior, piece sizing, roasting times, and combination suggestions with other ingredients. Brochures for bakery, confectionery, spreads, and sauces are available for download in German and English.
Are you developing a new product or planning to integrate California walnuts into your portfolio?
Contact us – we are happy to assist you with product development or help you select suitable formats and suppliers.