Walnuts are revered since ancient times as symbol of intellectuality as their shape resembles that of brain! They are enriched with many health benefiting nutrients that are essential for optimum health. Basically they are the edible kernel of the fruits from species of tree belonging to the family of Juglandaceae, of the genus: Juglan. The tree is deciduous, reaches average size, believed to be originated in mountain ranges of central Asian or southern European region.
Hazelnuts are sweet in taste and incredibly nutritious. Botanically, the nuts are fruits from the „birch“ or Betulaceae family of trees. The “Filbert” (C. maxima) is similar to the related “common hazel,” differing in having the nut more fully enclosed by the tubular involucre.