Diamond of California In-Shell Jumbo Walnuts 16 Oz
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A seasonal snacking and holiday-table pick since the nuts stay in the shell; look elsewhere for shelled walnuts if you are cooking or baking with them.
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ASIN: B0004MWSMWCategory: Walnuts
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Overview
A 16 oz bag of Diamond of California jumbo walnuts sold in the shell, meant for cracking and eating whole rather than as shelled baking walnuts.
This is an in-shell product, distinct from Diamond's shelled walnut halves and pieces sold for baking. The listing leans on holiday tradition, roasting and cracking your own nuts, so it suits snacking and seasonal display more than a recipe that calls for measured cups of walnut meat.
- 16 oz bag, in-shell jumbo walnuts
- California grown
- Suited for roasting and cracking
- Marketed for holiday snacking
Who it's for
Buyers who want whole walnuts to crack at a holiday table, in a nut bowl, or for roasting at home. Not the right choice for a baker who needs pre-shelled walnut pieces by weight.
Pros and cons
- In-shell storage keeps nuts fresher longer
- Jumbo size sold for the holiday cracking tradition
- Can be roasted before cracking
- Requires cracking, more effort than shelled walnuts
- Not a substitute for measured baking walnuts
Performance notes
Being in-shell, the walnuts keep longer at room temperature than pre-shelled nuts and can be roasted before cracking, per the listing's holiday roasting suggestion. The tradeoff is the effort of cracking each nut yourself rather than scooping ready-to-use pieces.
Specifications
| Brand | Diamond of California |
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Frequently asked questions
Are these walnuts already shelled?
No, this listing is for in-shell jumbo walnuts meant to be cracked open.
Can these walnuts be roasted before eating?
Yes, the listing suggests roasting and cracking the in-shell nuts.
Are these suitable for baking recipes that call for walnut pieces?
Not directly, since they are sold in the shell rather than as shelled pieces or halves.