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Walnuts are a versatile ingredient with applications throughout food and beverage categories, ranging from plant-based meat alternatives to snack bars. Recent developments in health, food science and flavor research have caused product developers around the world to examine how walnuts can be used in new product formulations.
An exciting development with huge potential appeal for those with allergies, as Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke launches a new range of allergy-free nut flavored granulates.
In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that can help promote health. Additionally, those changes in gut bacteria were associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease.
Officials say the plant-based meat alternative product was inspired by chefs attending “Camp Walnut” sponsored by the California Walnut foodservice marketing program,
Walnuts are the only nut to contain a significant amount of the plant-based omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (2.5 grams / ounce of English walnuts or 9g in 100g quantity).
Findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (January, 2012) suggest the antioxidants in walnuts and other Mediterranean foods could help counteract age-related cognitive decline and reduce incidence of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
Recent findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease report walnut consumption in a Mediterranean diet is associated with better memory scores and cognitive function.