walnut halves
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Walnut halves are the two symmetrical pieces of a walnut kernel, sold as a premium grade because they remain intact after shelling.
Baking recipes often call for walnut halves when appearance matters—atop brownies or in banana bread—while crushed or chopped walnuts suffice for folding into batters: Arrange walnut halves on top before baking.
- shelledOuter casing removed
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- almondsEdible tree drupes
- crackedHaving surface fractures
- meatyRich in content
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