Favoured since antiquity, the ancient Greeks pressed walnuts for their oil, while the Romans believed them to be the food of the gods and tossed them at weddings as a symbol of protection, good health and fertility.

What are the benefits of walnut butter?

Walnuts are rich in omega 3, which helps to strengthen the skin barrier
It can help with skin elasticity and brightness
Aids moisture retention, leading to soft and hydrated skin

Where do walnuts come from?

There are many species of walnut. This variety, Juglans regia, is commonly known as the Persian or English walnut and is believed to have originated from modern-day Iran. Its Latin name comes from the walnut�s association in Greek lore with royalty as the �nut of Jupiter�, after the ancient belief that the gods feasted on walnuts.

Walnut trees can grow up to 100ft high and 6ft wide in the trunk alone. The large trees are grown all over the world. They produce catkins and flowers, followed by fruit, which contains a hard-shelled woody nut.