Buying Guide: 185 Walnut In Shell (Washed) — real factory supply

If you’re actively sourcing bulk walnuts for sale, here’s the straight story from the ground in Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The “185” variety—washed, graded, and packed—has become a quiet favorite among roasters and bakery buyers because the shells are clean and the yield is, frankly, predictable. The producer here runs BRC-certified lines, which eases audits, and ships on schedule more often than not. I’ve seen it.

What’s trending (and why it matters)

Demand is drifting toward origin processing with tighter contaminant controls, while buyers still chase size premiums. Prices move with crop weather in Hebei and logistics. The 185 In Shell washed line hits that sweet spot: clean presentation, sensible moisture, and verifiable paperwork (BRC, HACCP). To be honest, that combination is rarer than it sounds.

Product snapshot — 185 Walnut In Shell (Washed)

Item	Spec (≈ / around)
Variety / Origin	185, Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Calibers	28–30 mm, 30–32 mm, 32–34 mm (real-world mix may vary slightly)
Moisture	≤ 8%
Aflatoxin (EU)	B1 ≤ 2 μg/kg; Total ≤ 4 μg/kg
Foreign matter & defects	FM ≤ 0.2%; broken/cracked shells within USDA grade limits
Packaging	25 kg mesh bags or 10–25 kg cartons, palletized; fumigation on request
Shelf life	12–18 months at ≤10°C, RH ≤65%, cool & ventilated
Certifications	BRCGS, HACCP; ISO 22000 available

Process & quality control (quick walk-through)

• Materials: 185 variety harvested in-season; field sorting at farm-gate.
• Methods: washing, air-drying to spec moisture, optical sorting, metal detection, hand-pick final.
• Testing standards: BRCGS Issue 9 GMPs; aflatoxins per ISO 16050; EU limits per 2023/915; moisture by AOAC 925.40; shell grades per USDA AMS.
• Typical batch test (example): Moisture 7.2%; AFB1 <1.8 μg/kg; Total AF <3.5 μg/kg; FM 0.1%; size 30–32 mm share ≈92%.
• Industries served: snack roasters, bakery/muesli, confectionery, food service, ingredient traders.

Applications and customization

Roast-and-pack lines want clean shells. Bakers ask for size-uniformity to stabilize cracking yields. You can specify caliber bands, washed/polished level, fumigation, and private-label cartons. Lead time is usually 10–18 days ex-works in season, a bit longer off-season—shipping reality, to be fair.

• Use cases: retail in-shell packs, bar snack programs, festival roasting carts, ingredient cracking for premium kernels.
• Advantages: consistent shell brightness, low FM, and audit-friendly documentation.

Vendor	Certs	Lead time (≈)	Customization	Notes
Factory (Zanhuang, Hebei)	BRCGS, HACCP	10–18 days	Caliber, wash level, pack	Best traceability; stable sizing
Trading house	Mixed	14–30 days	Limited	Price flexible; QC varies
Small co-op	Local only	20–35 days	Basic	Good for small MOQs; docs may lag

Mini case studies

• Snack roaster, MENA: shifted to 30–32 mm; reported 1.3% reduction in sorting waste and a tidier roast color profile.
• Bakery group, EU: tightened moisture bands to ≤7.5%; cracking yield stabilized, fewer over-dry lots. “Surprisingly consistent,” their QA said.

Many customers say the after-sales team answers quickly—boring detail, but when a pallet looks off, you want that email answered.

Ordering tips

Lock sizes early, request current COA with aflatoxin data, and—if you can—book cool storage. For ongoing programs, agree a rolling spec and AQL. If you’re comparing bulk walnuts for sale across suppliers, normalize moisture and defect allowances or the price math gets fuzzy. For factory visits, the doors are open—always a good sign.

Citations

1. BRCGS. Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 9.
2. EU Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food (aflatoxins).
3. ISO 16050:2003. Foodstuffs — Determination of aflatoxin B1 and the total content of aflatoxins by HPLC.
4. USDA AMS. United States Standards for Grades of Walnuts in the Shell.
5. Codex CAC/RCP 75-2015. Code of Hygienic Practice for Tree Nuts.