French walnuts at the best raw material cost
In the trade, walnut kernels that do not remain as whole halves during cracking are referred to as "invalides": they comprise quarters, pieces and broken bits. The fruit is identical to higher grades, offering the same taste and the same origin. Only the shape differs. Packaged under the Meyva brand in a 3kg bucket, these walnut kernels of French origin are therefore the logical choice whenever walnuts are chopped, blended or incorporated. There is no reason to pay for an Extra half only to crush it.
Product specifications
- Product: plain shelled walnut kernels
- Origin: France
- Quality: invalides, namely a blend of quarters, pieces and broken bits
- Taste: mild and slightly buttery, identical to whole grades
- Brand: Meyva
- Packaging: 3kg bucket
- Reference: 9652
Professional uses
- Bakery and viennoiserie: walnut bread, speciality breads, brioches and cookies. The pieces distribute evenly throughout the dough without any prior crushing step.
- Pastry: cakes, brownies, tarts, financiers, praline fillings, creams and walnut mixtures. A direct time-saver in the preparation kitchen.
- Catering and food service (CHR): salads, savoury or sweet crumbles, stuffings, sauces, pestos, compound butters and dish garnishes.
- Ice cream makers and chocolatiers: inclusions in ice creams, chocolate bars, mendiants and rochers.
- Food processing: granolas, mueslis, cereal bars, spreads, catering preparations and workshop-made prepared products.
Benefits for your business
- Optimised raw material cost: the price per kilo is lower than that of walnut halves, delivering an identical taste profile in recipes where shape is not visible.
- Time-saving: the product is already broken down, reducing or eliminating chopping. A genuine benefit in production and in the kitchen.
- Origin France: it can still be highlighted on your menus and labels, even in "invalides" grade. A traceability asset that appeals to customers of artisan bakeries and traditional restaurants.
- Resealable 3kg bucket: a rigid container, easy to store and handle, suited to regular use in the workshop or kitchen.
- Consistent product from one order to the next: same brand, same origin, same quality. Your recipes and technical spec sheets remain consistent.
Choosing the right walnut grade
Reserve "invalides" for preparations where walnuts are incorporated, chopped or blended. For cake decoration, cheese platters or loose bulk resale, choose our Meyva 3kg bucket of Extra walnut halves, whose appearance enhances presentation. Combining both grades allows you to optimise your production's raw material cost without compromising on visual presentation.
Storage
Like all walnut kernels, and even more so in piece form with greater surface exposure to air, broken walnuts are sensitive to oxidation. Store the bucket closed, in a cool, dry place away from light and strong-smelling products. Seal the lid carefully after each use. A positive cold room is recommended to preserve freshness and prevent rancidity. Please refer to the date indicated on the packaging.
Why buy from Palimex
A wholesaler specialising in dried fruits, nuts and Mediterranean products based in Rungis, Palimex supplies professionals across the bakery, pastry, hospitality and food processing sectors. Our Meyva brand brings together items selected for their quality and consistency. For recurring supplies or high volumes, our sales team will work with you to establish tailored pricing conditions.
