How many international walnut terms do you know?

Walnut kernels are an important type of nut food and are widely used in food processing, health products and catering industries. The industry often uses some professional terms to describe the quality and characteristics of walnut kernels, such as "Extra Light  and "Light". These terms not only reflect the appearance and quality of walnut kernels, but also directly affect their market pricing and consumer demand.

1.  Analysis of professional terms for walnut kernels

Extra Light Halves (ELH)

Definition: Extra Light Halves refer to walnut kernels with a white tip and uniform overall color without obvious defects.

Features: Extra Light Halves are generally considered a symbol of high quality. They are suitable for high-end markets and gift packaging because of their beautiful appearance.

Applications: Commonly used in high-end food, baking and gift markets.

 
Light Halves (LH)

Definition: Light Halves refer to walnut kernels that are white in color, but may be slightly yellowish or have a slight color difference.

Features: Light Halves are of better quality, but slightly lower than Light Halves, and are suitable for the mass consumer market.

Application: Widely used in food processing, catering and daily consumption.

Light Amber

Definition: Light Amber refers to walnut kernels with a distinct yellow or brown film on the surface.

Features: Light Amber walnut kernels are usually of lower quality and relatively cheap, suitable for low-end markets or industrial uses.

Application: Mostly used in low-end food processing or as industrial raw materials.

Mixed Crumbs (MCR)

Definition: Mixed Crumbs refer to walnut kernels that are broken into small pieces or irregular shapes during processing.

Features: Although the appearance of mixed crumbs is incomplete, the nutritional content is the same as that of complete walnut kernels and the price is lower.

Application: Commonly used in baking, pastries, mixed nut packaging, etc.

Whole kernel

Definition: Whole kernel refers to walnut kernels that remain intact without obvious breakage or damage.

Features: Whole kernel walnut kernels have beautiful appearance and high quality, suitable for high-end markets and gift packaging.

Application: Mostly used in high-end food, gifts and direct consumption markets.

3. Walnut kernel market analysis

Market demand

High-end market: Extra white and whole walnut kernels are favored by the high-end market and gift market due to their appearance and quality advantages. With the increase in consumer demand for healthy food, the market demand for high-end walnut kernels continues to grow.

Mass market: Light walnut kernels are widely used in the mass consumer market due to their high cost performance, especially in the food processing and catering industries.

Low-end market: Although Light Amber and broken walnut kernels are of lower quality, they still have a certain market share in the low-end market and industrial use due to their price advantage. Extra white and whole kernel: Due to the advantages of quality and appearance, the price of sharp white and whole kernel walnut kernel is relatively high, and with the increase of market demand, the price is on the rise. Normal white: The price of light walnut kernel is relatively stable, the market demand is large, and the price fluctuation is small. Light amber and broken kernel: The price of yellow skin and broken kernel walnut kernel is low, the market demand is relatively stable, and the price fluctuation is small.

Industry Challenges

Quality Control: The quality of walnut kernels directly affects its market pricing and consumer acceptance. Therefore, manufacturers need to strictly control quality during processing to ensure that products meet market demand.

Market Competition: With the continuous expansion of the walnut kernel market, market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. Companies need to improve their competitiveness through technological innovation and brand building.

Supply Chain Management: The production and processing of walnut kernels involve multiple links. The efficiency of supply chain management directly affects the production cost and market response speed of the company.

4.Conclusion

Conclusion

Professional terms in the walnut kernel industry, such as "Extra Light" and "Light ", not only reflect the quality and appearance characteristics of the product, but also directly affect its market pricing and consumer demand.

The demand for Extra Light and whole walnut kernels in the high-end market continues to grow, while Light walnut kernels occupy an important position in the mass market. Light amber and broken walnut kernels maintain a certain market share in the low-end market and industrial use.