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<p>Walnut (<i>Juglans regia</i> L.) is a valuable tree nut in the Juglandaceae family that is widely consumed through out the world, possesses many bioactive compound which exhibit many health benefits. The importance of walnuts is mostly related to their valuable kernels. Along with the kernel, shells of walnut also shows many valuable features. The effective use of agricultural by-products is definitely a major challenge in waste management. In the walnut fruit processing industry, large amounts of shells are produced as agricultural by-products and discarded or burned produced as fuel. However, their shells are currently experiencing as much interest as their kernels due to the beneficial effects of the shell and their applications in various fields. This review aims to highlight the nutritional composition of walnuts and evaluate the therapeutic effect of walnut such as anti-cancer, antioxidant and anti diabetic activity. The major applications across food and medical demonstrate the adaptability and potential of walnut shells in promoting sustainable and inventive solutions.</p>

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Nutritional composition, phytochemical profile, health benefits and food applications of walnuts (Juglans regia L.)

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年9月27日

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  • Sobia Chashman,
  • Gaurav Sanghvi,
  • Soumya V. Menon,
  • Musarrat Rasheed,
  • Aditya Kashyap,
  • Anita Devi,
  • Parul Chaudhary,
  • Catherine Tamale Ndagire

摘要

Walnut (Juglans regia L.) is a valuable tree nut in the Juglandaceae family that is widely consumed through out the world, possesses many bioactive compound which exhibit many health benefits. The importance of walnuts is mostly related to their valuable kernels. Along with the kernel, shells of walnut also shows many valuable features. The effective use of agricultural by-products is definitely a major challenge in waste management. In the walnut fruit processing industry, large amounts of shells are produced as agricultural by-products and discarded or burned produced as fuel. However, their shells are currently experiencing as much interest as their kernels due to the beneficial effects of the shell and their applications in various fields. This review aims to highlight the nutritional composition of walnuts and evaluate the therapeutic effect of walnut such as anti-cancer, antioxidant and anti diabetic activity. The major applications across food and medical demonstrate the adaptability and potential of walnut shells in promoting sustainable and inventive solutions.