Nuts & Seeds · Food pairing guide
What goes with Walnut?
Walnuts contain a high proportion of polyunsaturated lipids, including linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, plus protein, fibre and phenolic-rich brown skin. That composition gives richness but also pronounced bitterness, astringency and exceptional oxidation sensitivity.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Walnut?
Walnut's tannin and woodland character suit pear, apple, grape, fig, beetroot, mushrooms and red wine. Blue cheese, honey and pomegranate supply saline, sweet and acid counterpoints; the nut works best as a structural bitter-fat component, not an interchangeable crunchy topping.
Food pairing ideas for Walnut
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