Walnuts are the richest plant source of protein. Kashmiri Walnuts are famous all over the world. We, at Indian Saffron Processing Industry, collect the best quality Walnuts from all over Kashmir and then the Walnuts undergo the processes of Washing, Grading, Cracking, Quality Check, and Packaging. Walnuts can be classified into three categories based on the thickness of their outer shell: Burzil, Kagzi, and Wont. Benefits of Kashmiri Walnuts Walnuts are of the best sources of anti-oxidants that protect the human body from ageing Walnuts are used to induce sweating Walnuts can also serve the purpose of an astringent Walnuts are used to extract oil Nutritional Value of Walnuts Walnuts are a good source of omega 3 essential fatty acids It is the richest plant source of protein Walnuts are rich in fiber vitamin, magnesium and vitamin E Processing Washing : We wash the walnuts manually in water, rather than sulphuric acid to protect the kernels from damage. We keep some of best graded walnuts unwashed to crack them and get their kernels. Grading : After washing, walnuts are graded into three different qualities i.e. super walnuts (32mm), special walnuts (28mm) and number one walnuts (26mm). Cracking : After washing and grading, some of walnuts are kept unwashed and then cracked to get their kernels. The walnut kernels are also graded into three different categories i.e. light half (llh), light half (lh), and amber half (ah). Quality Check : After every above mentioned step, walnuts and their kernels are sent to the quality control division where our skilled and dedicated food- technologists check the quality and further send it to packaging division. Packaging : We have a packaging division where all the products are packed in a way that their freshness and nutrition remain preserved. Walnuts are packed into 10kg and 20 kg cardboard boxes whereas walnut kernels are packed by way of vacuum to maintain its quality and freshness. It’s packed in to 250gm, 500gm, 1kg and 5kg packs.