Wholesale walnuts and walnut kernels

Greek and imported walnut kernels in every grade, from whole halves to small pieces, plus Greek walnuts in shell. Walnut kernels are CARPEBO's main product.

Walnuts

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Walnut kernel grades

Walnut kernels are sold by two criteria: piece size and colour. Halves (butterfly) are whole half kernels, quarters are large pieces and 1/8 are small pieces. The colour scale runs from Extra Light and Light, the palest and mildest, to Light Amber and Amber, the darker and more economical grades.

Greek or imported kernels?

Greek kernels come from Greek orchards growing Chandler, Franquette and Lara, and are chosen when Greek origin matters on the label. Imported kernels, mainly from Bulgaria and Ukraine but also from the USA and China, are usually cheaper and more widely available through the year.

Which grade for which use

  • Decoration and retail packs: Extra Light or Light halves
  • Baklava, walnut cake and syrup pastries: Light quarters
  • Cakes, cookies, fillings and sprinkling: pieces 1/8
  • Chocolate sweets, dark doughs and ground uses: Amber

Wholesale walnut prices

Walnut kernel prices depend on the crop year, origin, colour and grade. Greek kernels usually cost more than imported, halves more than quarters and pieces, and pale grades more than dark ones. Prices change during the season, so we do not have a price list: tell us what you need and in what quantity, on +30 2541 200 900 or at sales@carpebo.com, and we will send you an offer with prices.

Ordering and delivery

Kernels are sorted by size and colour and packed in sturdy 10, 11 or 12 kg cartons. The minimum order is one carton. Orders are dispatched from Thessaloniki within 2 to 3 working days of confirmation, across Greece and, by arrangement, to other EU countries. Growers who want to sell their walnuts can visit CARPEBO Farmers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for walnut kernels?

One carton, usually 10 kg. For walnuts in shell, one 10 or 20 kg sack.

Which walnut kernels are best for baklava?

Light quarters, Greek or imported. They grind evenly and give a pale filling at a better price than halves.

How should walnut kernels be stored?

In closed cartons at 5 to 10 °C and up to 65% relative humidity, away from light and strong odours. In heat they darken and turn rancid quickly.

What do Light and Extra Light mean?

They are colour grades. Extra Light is the palest, followed by Light, both with a mild, sweet taste.

Interested in our products?

Tell us what you need and in what quantity, and we will send you an offer with prices.

+30 2541 200 900 Request the catalogue

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