{"id":11761,"date":"2021-09-13T13:50:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T11:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itacpro.develacq.startgoconnection.es\/?p=11761"},"modified":"2022-05-23T13:51:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T11:51:08","slug":"uses-of-walnut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itac-professional.com\/en\/blog\/uses-of-walnut\/","title":{"rendered":"Uses of walnut in new product formulations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walnuts are taking a <\/span>leading role in the food industry \u2013 especially in the <\/span>field of new product developments. The versatility of this nut makes it <\/span>ideal to be part of <\/span>a myriad of novel foods. In this article you will find information about the benefits of this ingredient and we will delve deeper into the <\/span>uses of walnut in different food industry sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the food industry, walnuts are used in <\/span>dairy <\/a>alternatives<\/a>,<\/strong> snack bars, appetizers, cereals, energy bars, baked goods and even as walnut butters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walnuts are a <\/span>healthy and nutritious food, with a great capacity to <\/span>attract a type of consumer that is increasingly <\/span>less willing to consume products that contain artificial products that are harmful to the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nowadays, the main trend in the food industry is <\/span>looking for natural, healthier alternatives with a preference for functional, transparent foods with high nutritional value, such as those that contain <\/span>vegetable proteins<\/b>. These new <\/span>needs can be <\/span>fully satisfied by walnuts thanks to their characteristics and natural properties.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The nutritional value of walnuts makes them very appealing to manufacturers. <\/b>More specifically, they offer a hi<\/span>gh content of omega-3 ALA, which is very beneficial to reduce the risk of heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most appealing features of walnuts as ingredients in new product developments could be summed up as: their vegetable and completely natural origin, their high nutritional value and their versatility. And to this list we must also add their magnificent flavour.<\/p>\n

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What are the nutritional benefits of walnuts as an industrial ingredient?<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to the <\/span>U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service,<\/span> walnuts have a <\/span>high content of polyunsaturated fats, fibre, thiamine, vitamin B6 and minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. Moreover, walnuts are a source of iron and potassium.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In addition, walnuts<\/a> have other huge benefits for the food industry:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. They are used to make walnut milk, a perfect substitute for animal-based milk. Here, manufacturers can promote the omega-3 fatty acid content of their products.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. They are also used as walnut creamers, a perfect base for a coffee or tea creamer.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Furthermore, in the yogurt and ice cream industry, walnuts enhance the texture, and the protein and fiber content.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Walnut market growth<\/b><\/h2>\n

      As a consequence of its growing demand, <\/span>the walnut market is clearly on the rise<\/b>, which is evidenced by a few <\/span>2021 INC Stats official figures<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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