Wrinkly and round shaped, the walnut is one of the most nutritious fruits (basically, nuts) available for consumption by the human body. They belong to the tree nut family and are indigenous to North America and grown abundantly in parts of Asia, in countries such as China, Iran and Turkey. Walnuts are a rich source of proteins, fibers and antioxidants which play an important role in maintaining the heart healthy, lowering cholesterol levels and they also help in weight management.
They are also known to reduce the risk of cancer! These health benefits make them wholesome snacks to munch on instead of food products which are source of unhealthy fats such as chips, fast food and chocolate products.
In India, walnuts are profusely grown in the northern states of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh – due to their cold temperate climate and high altitudes which are best suitable for these nuts.
Here is a list of some of the best walnut brands in the country:
Owned by VKC Pvt Ltd, the brand ‘Nutraj’ has been at the forefront of the dry fruits industry for nearly a century in India. Started in 1926 as a trading company by the name of Hansraj Balwantrai, it has drastically grown over the decades into India’s premier nut & dry fruit conglomerate.
The company is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of Walnuts in the country and possesses several brands under its name. You can find Nutraj products on Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal.
Originally established in 1887, as a premium dry fruit trading company, Nutty Gritties is one of the top brands. It has a history dating back to the colonial times and they certainly have gained great experience over the century. They source the finest dry fruits (especially Walnuts) from across the globe and carry forward the exclusive stages of roasting and other processes in the most competent manner.
The brand is operated under the kinship of DRB Foods. You can find their products on Big Basket, Snapdeal, Amazon and also on Flipkart.
Kiranaplace is a family owned store business that thrives to maintain excellence and quality of their products in the grocery segment. Their products are available through their website – Kiranaplace.com and you can find plethora of products, ranging from herbs and dry fruits to spices and their powders.
Although they do not sell their products through 3rd parties such as Amazon or BigBasket, they do offer the delivery of dry fruits and spices at affordable prices throughout the country.
Exported from one of the prime Walnut producing regions in the world – in California, USA, California Walnuts has grown at an exponential rate since its establishment in 1948 by State of California, under the California Walnut Board (CWB).
As the manufacturing and exporting is conducted by the state, it strives to and maintains the best quality. You can find their products pretty much anywhere online.
HAPPILO 
Headquartered in Bangalore, India – Happilo International is one of the leading local brands for top quality health products that range from dry fruits and seeds to indigenous spices and dates.
They also sell berries such as blueberries and cranberries at affordable prices. Their products can be conveniently bought on platforms such as Flipkart, BigBasket and Amazon. Happilo has grown drastically over the past years since its establishment nearly 40 years ago.
A brilliant place to buy those authentic and fresh Kashmiri walnuts you have always wanted. As a part of the Kashmiri Walnut Group, the family owned company provides the best quality of products and services at quite affordable prices that will not dig a deep hole in your pocket.
It is one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of walnuts in the domestic Indian market and are known to have a major share in the walnut export market. The Tim Tim brand was exclusively launched in 1995 with the aim to achieve leadership in the dry fruit market segment in the country.
Borges Walnuts traces its origins back to the last decade of the 19th century. The company’s about section on its website reads “Rather than simply buying and selling nuts, we provide purchasing, industrialization and marketing solutions to our customers by forming part of their value chain”.
Their high quality and integration of food products, especially in the dry fruits segment allows them to be one of the best providers of quality products and services. They encompass food companies across the stand out markets of Spain, Portugal and United States of America. You can avail their products on BigBasket and Flipkart.
PRO NATURE 
Pro Nature focuses on providing 100% organic foods to its customers, without the usage of preservatives, flavors or additives. Established in 2006, Pro Nature is one of the leading brands in the dry fruit segment aiming to provide a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
They have positively impacted the livelihoods of hundreds of rural women that participate in the logistics of the company – as the back-end processes are entirely run by women. It is supported by Women Wings, an organization that looks to have a social impact in the long run. Pro Nature’s products can be found on BigBasket and Flipkart.
BOFY (Being Organic For You) 
BOFY is a company that operates with the motto of providing nutritious organic products for the needs of customers. They persistently endorse the idea of fair organic food products to cater to the lifestyle of mass consumers.
The company is headquartered in the capital city of New Delhi. The walnuts they provide to customers are neatly packaged and hold great weight when it comes to them being totally organic.
AMAR SINGH & SONS 
The company was established in 1977 and strives to conquer the dry fruit market (especially walnuts) in the country.
The brand is well-known for its export activities and is located in Jammu and Kashmir, which is one of India’s leading producers of walnuts. They are committed to providing top quality products to customers, at affordable prices.
These are some of the brands that provide quality walnuts for people looking to maintain a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. Check them out and make sure to incorporate walnuts into your daily eating and dietary habits as they are a vital source of proteins and healthy fats. Making them a part of your diet will not only reduce the risk of many diseases and ailments, but will also serve as an amazing source of energy to carry out your daily activities.