Difference between revisions of "Walnut"
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| + | A '''walnut''' is a [[nut]] from a walnut [[tree]]. | ||
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| + | Walnuts are edible and can be pressed for their oil, which has a very high ratio of good fats ([[omega-3]], [[polyunsaturated]]) to bad fats ([[Saturated fat|saturated]]). It can be used in frying, but should not be exposed to heat for too long, as it can develop a [[bitter]] taste. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:45, June 2, 2009
A walnut is a nut from a walnut tree.
It also refers to a type of wood from the same tree, sometimes used in construction.
Walnuts are edible and can be pressed for their oil, which has a very high ratio of good fats (omega-3, polyunsaturated) to bad fats (saturated). It can be used in frying, but should not be exposed to heat for too long, as it can develop a bitter taste.