— Heartnuts —
juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis
The orchard was planted between 2010 and 2013. There are approximately 80 trees and 5 different varieties. This diversity is important for good pollination. In selecting the varieties, we paid attention to resistance to diseases and pests, as well as the quality of the nuts in terms of taste and size. Below, you can read more about the different types of heartnut we grow.
When cracking, the heart-shaped shell halves come apart and you can access the kernel. The shell is very hard, so it's preferable to use a hammer. If you try a nutckracker, there's a good chance that the pieces will fly around. Here you can see how to crack a heartnut.
The flavour is similar to that of a walnut but creamier and less bitter. That beautiful mild walnut flavour makes the heartnut very suitable as an ingredient in various savoury and sweet dishes.
Heartnuts are also good for you: they have a high protein content and are bursting with omega-3 fatty acids.
And you can make beautiful decorative objects with them.
Schubert
A nice, large nut. Cracks fairly well.
The kernel comes off easily.
Weighs an average of 5 to 6 grams.
Imshu
Originally a Schubert seedling.
Cracks a little easier and is also somewhat smaller.
Imshu is flatter than Schubert and weighs around 4.5 to 5 grams.
The heart shape varies from year to year. With Imshu, beauty lies within.
Campbell CW1
Bears the name of its grower, Doug Campbell. Reasonably large nut, cracks easily. Looks similar to Schubert, with a less pronounced seam. Weighs approximately 5 grams.
Campbell CW4
Very suitable for making jewelry.
The smallest nut with a delicate heart shape.
Crack carefully, otherwise it will fall into four pieces.
Weighs an average of 3.5 grams.
Because we only have one tree, this variety usually sells out quickly.
Kalmar
A Swedish variety.
Fairly round nuts with deep indentations inside the shell.
Large, easy to crack.
Average weight: 6 grams
Our Kalmar trees are still young. Therefore, this variety usually sells out quickly.
Nutritional values of heartnuts per 100 grams
energy | 584 kcal |
proteins | 23,9 grams |
carbohydrates | 14,3 grams |
total fat | 54,2 grams |
of which saturated | 2,0 grams |
monounsaturated | 7,5 grams |
polyunsaturated | 44,5 grams |
omega-3 fatty acids | 37,7 grams |
omega-6 fatty acids | 6,8 grams |
fibres | 14,4 grams |
source: Nuts About Heartnut Cooking, Ernie Grimo & Robert Smith, Society of Ontario Nut Growers
