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Walnuts
- Rounded hard shell with a seam
- Light brown shell and darker kernel skin
- Kernel has deep folded grooves
Dry goods & condiments
Walnuts
Rounded hard shell with a seam; Light brown shell and darker kernel skin; Kernel has deep folded grooves.
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3 identity clues
- Rounded hard shell with a seam
- Light brown shell and darker kernel skin
- Kernel has deep folded grooves
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 核桃
- English
- Walnuts
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kacang kenari walnut
- Tagalog
- Nogales
How to identify it
Check these features together: Rounded hard shell with a seam; Light brown shell and darker kernel skin; Kernel has deep folded grooves. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Walnuts, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Cashews
- Curved kidney-shaped kernels
- Cream to pale yellow
- Smooth thick kernels
How to identify it
Walnuts: Rounded hard shell with a seam. For Cashews, look for curved kidney-shaped kernels. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use in soup, baking or as a cooked-kernel topping.
Choosing & preparing
Crack with a suitable tool, remove shell fragments and check nut-allergy and pack directions.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Walnuts, check rounded hard shell with a seam. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要核桃，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Walnuts, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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