Shelled Walnuts: Quality Kernels Ready to Use
Pavone type "A" shelled walnuts are selected walnut halves of origin Chile, supplied in a 1 kg bag packed under protective atmosphere. Each 100 g provides 654 kcal, 65.2 g of fat, 15.2 g of protein and 6.7 g of fibre, making them an energy-dense, versatile ingredient for pastry, baking and savoury cooking. Whole, well-formed kernels mean no shelling and almost no waste in professional kitchens.
What Walnuts Are
The walnut is the seed of Juglans regia, a Mediterranean tree cultivated since antiquity and prized across European cuisine. "Shelled" means the woody shell has already been removed, leaving the edible kernel; the type "A" grade indicates clean, large halves with uniform colour. The world's main producers are Italy, California, Argentina, Chile and France; Chilean harvests are valued for plump, light-coloured kernels with a mild, buttery flavour.
Origin and Brand
These walnuts are of Chilean origin and are distributed under the Pavone brand by F.lli Garuti SRL of Rome, a company active since 1955 that selects and packs dried fruit and spices with artisanal care. Garuti carries out the final selection and protective-atmosphere packaging that guarantee consistent quality bag after bag.
Sensory Profile
Pavone walnut halves have a crisp, firm texture and a rich, buttery taste with the gentle tannic note typical of the kernel skin. Colour ranges from light amber to pale brown; aroma is fresh and nutty, without the rancid edge that signals old stock. The protective-atmosphere pack keeps the fat from oxidising, so crunch and flavour stay intact until opening.
Professional Uses
Walnuts are a master ingredient in both pastry and savoury cooking. In the kitchen we suggest: walnut cakes and biscuits and the classic walnut tart; walnut bread, kneading 80-100 g of roughly chopped kernels per kilo of flour; the Italian classic gorgonzola-and-walnut pasta, finishing the sauce off the heat with cream and crumbled kernels; autumn salads with radicchio, gorgonzola and walnuts dressed with extra virgin olive oil; and cheese boards paired with honey, where walnuts bridge sweet and savoury. Lightly toasting the kernels for 5-6 minutes revives the aroma before use.
Pairings
Walnuts pair naturally with blue cheeses such as gorgonzola DOP, with chestnut or acacia honey, with bitter leaves like radicchio and chicory, and with a robust extra virgin olive oil. In baking they match well with chocolate, coffee and dried figs. Explore the LAPA range of cheeses, honey and oils to build complete recipes around this kernel.
Technical Specifications
Net weight 1 kg, packed under protective atmosphere; commercial shelf life 24 months from packaging; ambient dry storage. Allergen: contains tree nuts (walnuts). Nutritional values are listed in the specifications table below, together with EAN code, country of origin and customs code.
Storage
Store the sealed bag in a cool, dry place away from light and heat sources. Once opened, transfer the kernels to an airtight container and keep refrigerated to slow fat oxidation; use within a few weeks for the best crunch and flavour. Do not store near strongly scented products, as the fat readily absorbs odours.
Who It Is For
Designed for pastry labs, bakeries, restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, gelato shops and Italian grocery stores, as well as home cooks who want food-service quality. The 1 kg format suits both high-volume production and controlled portioning.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos), shipping within 24-48 hours via partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). Being a dry ambient product, walnuts need no cold chain and are ideal for stocking up. Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, pastry labs, gelato shops, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers across the country.
