Frutos Secos

Chopped walnut

Chopped walnut
Popularity 5 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Chopped walnut

Category

Frutos Secos

Popularity

5 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Chopped walnuts refer to walnuts that have been broken into small pieces, ideal for use as an ingredient in various recipes, from desserts to salads and savory dishes. The walnut is the nut of the walnut tree, a tree native to the Caucasus region and Central Asia, although today it is cultivated in many parts of the world, especially in the United States, Mexico, Chile, and some Mediterranean countries.

Chopped walnuts provide a delicious, slightly sweet flavor and a crunchy texture, in addition to enriching dishes with their characteristic aroma. They are recognized for their high content of healthy fats, mainly omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. Thanks to these properties, walnuts help improve cardiovascular health, brain function, and digestion.

In Latin American Spanish, chopped walnuts may also be found under the following synonyms depending on the region:

  • Nogal picado (less common, related to the tree)
  • Nuez troceada (chopped walnuts)
  • Nuez molida (when it is more finely chopped)
  • Nuez en pedazos (walnuts in pieces)

This ingredient is very versatile and is used to add texture, flavor, and nutritional value to a wide variety of recipes, from cakes and cookies to salads, sauces, and international cuisine dishes.

Nutritional Properties

6.7g
fiber
98mg
calcium
98mcg
folate
2.91mg
iron
346mg
phosphorus
441mg
potassium
2.61g
sugars
654
calories
158mg
magnesium
15.23g
proteins
0.7mg
vitamin e
0.54mg
vitamin b6
65.21g
total fats
6.13g
saturated fats
13.71g
carbohydrates

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