Dried walnuts are autumn fruits and consumed from mid-October over the 4 seasons. They keep reasonably well away from the light, in a cool and dry place.

Dried walnuts from Grenoble

Three varieties, Franquette, Mayette and Parisienne have been certified “A.O.C.” (Controlled designation of origin) and also “A.O.P.” (= P.D.O.: protected designation of origin) since May 2009 in accordance with European Union regulations. COOPENOIX growers respect the rules outlined by this designation:
• a geographical area based on three “départements” (French counties) : Isère, Drôme and Savoie;
• walnuts must be at least 28 mm in size ;
• the orchards which are registered in the I.N.A.O. (the French organization charged with regulating controlled place names) must respect various rules regarding density, irrigation and harvesting mature fruits...

Grenoble walnuts are internationally renowned for their exceptional quality and unique taste.

Dried French walnuts

This denomination concerns walnuts which are not from a P.D.O. area or which are not of the required size to be included in this label.
French dried walnuts combine a variety of Franquette, Mayette, Parisienne, Fernor or dried Lara.