Big Sheep Thin-Skinned Walnuts

Big Sheep Thin-Skinned Walnuts

Big Sheep Thin-Skinned Walnuts is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Dayang Township is located in a mountainous and hilly area with relatively fertile soil. For a long time, walnuts have been a traditional fruit crop here, cultivated over large areas with high yields, excellent quality, and good reputation. The annual total production exceeds about 1,500 tons. There are many varieties of walnuts in Dayang, among which the most renowned is the thin-skinned walnut. It is characterized by its thin and smooth shell, easily removable kernel, and a kernel yield as high as 50%. It is as famous as the well-known Liaoxi walnuts and Hebei Shimeng walnuts. The newly bred thin-skinned walnut variety in recent years is even better than its predecessors. Its shell is as thin as paper and can be cracked with a finger press, hence it is also called paper-shell walnut.

　　The thin-skinned walnut has a kernel yield of over 65% and an oil yield of 50%. Not only does it boast superior quality, but it also bears fruit 6–8 years earlier than ordinary walnuts, making it more popular among consumers than other walnut varieties.

　　Walnuts are delicious and highly nutritious. They can be eaten raw, roasted, pressed for oil, or used in various pastries and candies. Walnuts are rich in nutrition, have high economic value, and a wide range of uses. Scientific tests show that walnut kernels contain 60–75% fat, 12–27% protein, 10.81% carbohydrates, about 6.56% fiber, ash, and moisture, along with abundant minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, B, and C. Walnut oil is fragrant and delicious, making it a premium edible oil. Due to its quick-drying properties, it is also an excellent ingredient in paint manufacturing.

　　Dongping County Walnut Development Association

　　11531568

　　Walnuts (nuts)