Light Halves Shinar / Xin2
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Light halves are slightly darker than Extra Light Halves, but are also a uniform creamy yellow. Especially for Shinar (or also called Xin2) type, the color is
surely uniform. Except for its light color, the taste is considered the best amoung Chinese walnuts.
Shinar possess typical and light smell of walnuts. And the taste is not so bitter nor astringency as other types.
The usage of walnut kernels is wide. They are often used in baking and pastry applications, such as cakes, cookies, and confections, where light-colored
nuts are desired. They can also be used to add to salads, yogurt, and cereal to enrich the crunchy taste and nutrition.
They are also a great addition to savory dishes like pasta, risotto and meat dishes.
Walnuts are nutrient-dense, containing omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and other compounds that may help protect against brain decline,
heart disease, and cancer.