Have you eaten a fresh Australian walnut?

They are sweet, nutty - delicious. And good for you.

Walnuts are understood to have been first cultivated more than 4000 years ago, however, fossilised shells have been found in South West France dating back 8000 years. The modern name walnut comes from the German "wallnuss" meaning foreign nut.'

While ancient in name, walnuts are essential for health. They contain the highest source of natural plant omega 3s call alphalinoleic acid - ALA. Eating walnuts is like wearing a seat belt for your heart. Ten whole walnuts in an average serve will help!