The Latin name for Walnut, Juglans, comes from Jupiter glans, or “Jupiter’s acorn”.  In other words, a nut fit for a god.  We agree—and so, apparently, do many of you!  Today the mighty walnut is one of our most-often ordered ingredients.

Walnuts are the oldest tree food enjoyed by humanity, dating back to 7000 BCE.  Originating in ancient Persia, they spread throughout the world to enjoy popularity everywhere.   Nutritionally, walnuts are a fabulous source of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts are considered a herb in traditional Chinese medicine and are used to condition the kidney and intestines and strengthen the backs and knees.    They are even used as an offering to Mother Goddess Vaisnay Devi and as a celebratory food for the holiday of  Diwali.

The walnut first came to our fabulous home state of California in the late 1700s and grew until the present state of affairs:  California walnuts account for 99 percent of the walnuts sold in the US and two-thirds of walnuts in the world.  The walnuts you’ll find in our Mojamix are the cream of that crop.  Enjoy!