Omega-3 Rich Brain Food

Walnuts | Akhrot

Omega-3 Rich | Brain Food | Fresh & Crunchy | Cryogenic Grinding

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Weight: 500g

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Description

Buy walnuts (akhrot) online from Hathi Masala. Fresh, crunchy nuts with a rich, earthy texture. Every walnut batch is hand-picked from its best-growing, cool-climate regions, carefully machine-cleaned, and hygienically packed to preserve its natural crunch and nutrition. It’s perfect for everyday snacking, baking, and adding texture to Indian sweet dishes. Available in 100g to suit your everyday needs.

Hand-picked from reliable farms
Evaluated for quality
Hygienically packed
FSSAI-Certified and ISO 22000 Manufacturing
Rich in Omega-3, a natural plant-based fat

Pack Sizes & Pricing

Pack Size	Best For	Price
500g	Regular use, family stock	₹563

What Are Walnuts (Akhrot)?

Walnuts are also known as akhrot across most Indian households. These nuts are wrinkled, brain-shaped, and give rich, earthy flavors. These nuts look like tiny brains; they have 2 halves, with the same folds and patterns as a real brain. It's just how the nut naturally grows. Because of this appearance, these nuts are also known as "brain food"

Hathi Masala carefully picked every walnut, cleaned it, and packed it under hygienic conditions to preserve its soft crunch and rich, buttery texture. There’s no artificial treatment involved.

Where Do Our Walnuts Come From?

These nuts grow best in cool, high-altitude climates, and the Kashmir Valley in India is famous worldwide for producing some of the finest nuts. Hathi Masala sources its high-quality nuts from reliable farms across these cool-climate regions. These farms are known specifically for walnut cultivation, so each batch gives the same rich, earthy flavor.

Health Benefits

These nuts are an amazing, nutrient-rich dry fruit loved in Indian households for ages:

Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, they're a healthy plant-based fat linked to heart and brain health.
Provides a natural boost of energy.
These nuts contain protein, which supports muscle maintenance.
They contain antioxidants that help the human body manage cell stress.
Provide healthy fats that help you stay full longer.

Storage Tips

Transfer these nuts to an airtight glass or plastic container. Keep the container in a cool, dry spot, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. If you store them this way, they will stay fresh and crunchy for up to a year. Hathi Masala’s hygienic, multi-layer packaging is created to preserve freshness. Best used within 6-12 months of opening.

Why Choose Hathi Masala Walnuts?

Hathi Masala has won the hearts of many Indian households since 1952. We bring the same care to dry fruits as we do to our masalas. Each batch of our walnuts is hand-evaluated for moisture, freshness, and purity in a laboratory, and hygienically packed without human contact at any stage to preserve quality.

Walnuts vs Pecans

Some people get confused sometimes about how walnuts and the similar nuts pecans are different; here's a difference between these two nuts:

Walnuts: These nuts have a brain-like shape, with a hard texture and a little bitter, earthy taste. They are primarily used in Indian homes for daily snacking and in dishes like halwa or dips.
Pecan Nuts: These nuts are oval-shaped, with a soft, crunchy texture and a gentle, sweet, buttery taste. They are the best choice for baking and desserts.

Both of them are healthy nuts. You can choose one according to your recipe and taste. These walnuts pair well with both Western and Indian cuisines.

Walnuts Nutrition Facts 100g: Understanding Their Nutrient

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	654 kcal	-
Protein	15.2 g	-
Total Fat	65.2 g	-
Saturated Fat	6.1 g	-
Carbohydrates	13.7 g	-
Dietary Fiber	6.7 g	-
Cholesterol	0 g	-
Trans Fat	0 g	-
Sodium	2 mg	-
Iron	2.9 mg	16%
Magnesium	158 mg	40%
Calcium	98 mg	10%
Potassium	441 mg	13%

Recipes

How To Use Walnuts

These nuts add a rich, earthy feel to multiple daily and festive Indian dishes. Here are a few simple ways to use them:

Everyday Snack

You can consume about 7 whole nuts (around 14 halves, 28-30g) for a simple everyday snack. It’s the standard everyday consumption amount by most nutritionists.

Walnut Gravy

Blend around 8-10 pre-soaked nuts into a smooth paste, then combine it with your paneer or vegetable gravy to give your dish a rich, creamy texture without adding cream.

Walnut Halwa

Chop around 2 tbsp nuts and add them to your halwa during cooking. These nuts give a rich, nutty bite in every spoonful.

Baked Items

You can mix around 2 tbsp of chopped nuts into your cookie, cake, or brownie batter to add a satisfying crunch.

Breakfasts

Mix 3 or 4 chopped nuts into your morning dishes like oatmeal, vegetable salads, trail mix, or yoghurt bowl.

History & Source

History/source

Walnuts are rich in history, having been valued for their flavour and beneficial properties for thousands of years in ancient Persia. Walnuts also referred to as the "king of nuts," were traded over the Silk Road and are prized for their nutritional value in many cultures. Hathi acquires its walnuts from trustworthy farms that maintain the highest standards of sustainability and quality.

Benefits in Ayurveda

Walnuts, known as "Akhrot" in Ayurveda, are considered to be extremely helpful in balancing the Pitta and Vata doshas. It has a soothing quality and has been suggested to support healthy aging, enhance cognitive function, and nourish the brain. Due to their ability to fortify the body and offer profound nourishment to the tissues, walnuts are also utilized in Ayurveda.

Choosing Hathi Walnuts will not only provide you with a tasty and nourishing snack but also honour the centuries-old wisdom of Ayurveda, which considers walnuts as a potent food for overall wellness.

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FAQ

Why do walnuts look like a brain?

It's just a coincidence of nature. The two parts of a walnut kernel look like the two parts of a human brain. This is why these nuts have been known as "brain food" over the years.

Should walnuts be soaked before eating?

Soaking these nuts isn't necessary. Some households soak nuts overnight in water for a softer texture and easier digestion. You can eat them just as they are directly, without soaking.

How many walnuts should I eat in a day?

Eating around 7 whole nuts, or 14 halves (about 28-30g), is a standard daily serving. This is the amount most nutritionists recommend for regular, everyday snacking.

Are Hathi Masala walnuts raw or roasted?

These nuts are natural and unroasted, ready for cooking or snacking. You can eat them as they are, or lightly roast them at home in a little ghee or butter for a crunchier, tastier bite.

How should walnuts be stored at home?

Transfer these nuts to an airtight glass or plastic jar. Keep them in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. This helps keep them fresh for longer. The packaging Hathi uses is specially designed to keep the dry fruits fresh.

How long do these nuts stay fresh?

If you store them properly in an airtight glass or plastic jar. Keep the jar in the refrigerator or away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Always use a dry spoon to keep these nuts fresh for up to a year.

Are Hathi Masala walnuts tested for quality?

Yes. Each batch of Hathi walnuts is hand-evaluated and hygienically packed without human contact at any stage. Our facility is ISO- and FSSAI-certified, so you always get a clean, high-quality product.

Is it safe to buy walnuts online?

Yes, it’s actually pretty safe. Hathi packs every batch of these walnuts in 3-layer sealed, hygienic packaging. Always check the pack details, processing, and reviews before ordering. It is exactly like purchasing dry fruits from a reliable local store.

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