Black walnuts

Juglans nigra

nuts & seeds

The nut of a large North American walnut tree, with a very hard shell and a deeper, bolder taste than the common walnut. It provides ellagitannins.

Origin

North America

Season (United States)

September to November · grows in your region

Preparation

The very hard shell is cracked with a hammer; the kernel is eaten raw or roasted. Its black husk stains for a long time: gloves to hull it.

Molecules

Ellagitannins

Did you know?

The tree releases substances from its roots that hinder neighbouring plants; brought to Europe as early as 1629, it is planted there mostly for its dark brown wood.