California Walnuts Halves and Pieces, 16 ounce (Pack of 2)

Been buying for a while, add to salad, love them

UPDATE!! as you can see in the photos, my first bag was good BUT the other two bags were filled with these blackish walnuts that taste nasty! 1 good bag, 2 BAD BAGS! NOT A GOOD VALUE AFTER ALL! Original review: Yum! These are excellent quality walnuts and what a value! I couldn't believe it! I'll definitely be buying more.

I’m not a lover of plain walnuts and am eating them as a heart healthy snack in an attempt to counteract the less healthful chips etc. of which I’m so fond. Having said (or rather, written) that I don’t love walnuts plain, I find them to be truly delicious when sprinkled with whatever seasoning strikes my fancy at the moment. I put my desired walnut portion in a baggie, sprinkle the nuts with whatever spice or other enhancement I’m in the mood for, close the bag and shake vigorously. The spice or other ingredient gets into all of the walnut’s nooks and crannies. I’ve used sazon, chili lime, my beloved Sabatino Truffle Zest & Cheese, and grated Parmesan and Romano. They’ve all been good, but the sazon and chili lime are my faves so far. More walnut culinary adventures await.

I generally like Happy Belly products as they are value for money, mostly. These walnut halves, however, I bought at the regular price and based on that, I would say that these are decent but on the expensive side. Here are some pros and cons worth mentioning: Pros: 1. The walnuts are of high quality and freshness, and they are packed securely to ensure they arrive in good condition. 2. The packaging is resealable, which helps to maintain freshness and prevent the nuts from going stale. 3. The walnuts are versatile and can be used in various recipes, such as salads, baked goods, and as a snack. Cons: 1. Some pieces have blackish color and feel stale, I would say 5% max of total are like that. 2. The price may be slightly higher compared to other brands of walnuts. 3. The freshness and flavor is not consistent. Overall, it is a decent product that offers good quality and versatility. However, there are some concerns about the freshness and quality of the nuts, which may affect customer satisfaction. I would also recommend on waiting for sale and discounts on this, which is generally often.

Update Tried again Oct 2022, bought 2x 2 1lb packs, 4 pounds Expiration date Sept 2023 All four are rancid. ~ Just received these. Far ahead expiration date but they are very distinctly rancid. I'm used to getting rancid seeds and nuts at the discount aisle of Walmart, but pretty surprised to get this from Amazon which usually has better quality. The expiration date is 11 months in the future, so these were packaged after becoming rancid. Notice in the description it says "Happy Belly Walnuts feature a rich, sweet flavor balanced with a hint of bitterness from the edible papery skin" so it kind of looks like they know there is something wrong with the batches they use for "Happy Belly" and leave that bitter skin on to cover the rancidity. From Wikipedia "Walnuts, like other tree nuts, must be processed and stored properly. Poor storage makes walnuts susceptible to insect and fungal mold infestations; the latter produces aflatoxin – a potent carcinogen. A batch which contains mold-infested walnuts should be entirely discarded." Bought two '2 packs' in this order and it occurred to me that maybe the most rancid lots are sent to people who order multiple quantities, so that the spoiled inventory can be dumped but the number of negative reviews will be lower, since a person who gets two unedible lots can only leave one review.

Great walnuts and a LOT for the price! For whatever reason I have been having a hard time finding walnuts in stores. Every other nut seemed available and I was craving these as a healthy snack to have on hand. Very pleased with these. TWO decent size bags with strong zip closures to keep fresh. Grab a handful and enjoy a healthy, filling snack. Good size bits too, not crumbles. I enjoy alone or on Oatmeal with a little maple syrup.

There are two large bags of walnuts in the order. They are in bags so I will probably put them in jars for use and store one bag in refrigerator. These are fresh. I read that walnuts may be good for you so I bought some. Actually I need to eat softer nuts and these are chewable. They have no salt in them and taste good. These are fresh and a good value. These would also be great for baking. Update: They are selling this in one huge bag now. Does not matter to me because the value is still good.

I recently tried out the Happy Belly California Walnuts from Amazon's own brand, and I must say, they're a total hit in my book. Being a bit of a nut enthusiast, I always keep my eyes peeled for good quality, tasty nuts, and these walnuts didn't disappoint. The freshness of these walnuts is remarkable. Each bag I opened had this nice, fresh smell that you hope for but don't always get with packaged nuts. The taste matched the smell – crisp, rich, and exactly what you want from a walnut. They've got this perfect balance of earthy and slightly sweet flavors. Also, the value for money is great. You get two gigantic bags. I've paid more for walnuts that weren't half as good as these. The packaging is simple but effective. It keeps the nuts fresh, and the resealable bag is super convenient, especially if you're not using them all at once (though they're so good, they might not last long).