Embracing a handful of nuts each day is one of the simplest ways of upgrading our diet and we are fortunate to have so many flourishing orchards in our own backyard.
From all the variety of nuts produced, walnuts are often considered among the healthiest due to their fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, heathy fats and superior antioxidant content. Walnuts are a nutritional heavy weight that also provide the highest concentration of anti-inflammatory, plant-based omega 3s, scientifically proven for supporting heart and brain health and for lowering cholesterol more than any other variety of nut.
Apart from their health supplement qualities, the humble nut has evolved into a powerhouse of big business with $85 million filtering through supermarket checkouts over the past year alone. Yet while a dedicated amount of our nut supply is home grown, the majority of nuts sold over the counter relies heavily on imported varieties. This global journey often comes at a cost to quality.
As foodies, one of our primary grievances is a simple lack of vitality, because nuts are rich in delicate fats they face a ticking clock the moment they’re harvested and by the time they reach our shelves they are lacking freshness, prone to rancidity and if over processed, arrive excessively oily.
For a nation that prides itself on premium ingredients it seems we are still searching for a retail experience that offers a reliable supply chain.
Trickett’s Grove not only shares the very best of the season with us but also manages every stage from orchard cultivation to harvest controlling quality at the source delivering consistently superior sustainably grown walnuts with a hand on approach that ensures freshness, traceability and exceptional taste in every batch.
142 Trickett’s Road; (03) 347 8103.
