Shelled California Walnuts: Walnut Meal (Typical Industrial Sizes)

The smallest form of the California walnut comes in various consistencies ranging from a coarse meal to a fine powder. Use walnut meal to dust cakes, integrate into dough and batter, and for walnut compounds. Finely ground walnuts are incorporated into pastas, added to fillings, and used as a thickening agent in sauces. Walnut meal also makes a great gluten free flour replacement in baked goods. As it may increase total fat content, the amount of oil typically added to the product should be adjusted to achieve an optimally finished product and texture.