Moonlight Walnuts – Rare Himalayan Juglans regia from High-Altitude Orchards of Gilgit-Baltistan

  • 37% higher omega-3 content than commercial walnuts
  • 4.9ng/g natural melatonin for sleep support
  • Rich in unique pedunculagin compounds (194mg/100g)
  • USDA Organic & Fair Trade certified
  • Women-led harvesting cooperatives

Original price was: $ 40.Current price is: $ 33.

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Description

The Ultimate Brain & Heart Superfood: Unbroken Himalayan Walnuts
K2 Shilajit & Nuts presents Moonlight Walnuts – hand-harvested, in-shell walnuts cultivated exclusively above 5,000 feet in the Karakorum mountains of northern Pakistan. These ancient Juglans regia trees grow in mineral-rich glacial valleys (Hunza, Skardu, and Ghizer), where extreme diurnal temperature shifts (+30°C to -15°C) force the nuts to develop uniquely dense phytonutrient profiles. Unlike commercial walnuts, each nut is harvested at peak ripeness using UNESCO-recognized “lunar-rhythm” methods (hand-picked during waxing moon phases for optimal oil retention), sun-dried on walnut-wood racks for 28 days, and triple-sorted for shell integrity. With 29% higher polyphenols and 3x the melatonin of Californian walnuts, these nuts deliver primal nutrition untouched by steam-pasteurization or chemical fumigants.


Geographical Provenance & Cultivation

  • Origin:
    Grown in UNESCO-protected biospheres of Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan):

    • Hunza Valley: Calcium-rich terraced orchards irrigated by glacial meltwater (Ultar Glacier)

    • Skardu Basin: Iron-zinc volcanic soils at 7,500 ft elevation

  • Heritage Trees:
    80–200 year-old Juglans regia var. kamaonia – a cold-adapted subspecies with thicker shells and smaller, oil-dense kernels

  • Lunar Harvest Protocol:
    Nuts shaken onto yak-wool nets during pre-dawn hours (3–5 AM) to preserve delicate terpenes, then sorted by specific gravity in Himalayan saltwater baths


Biochemical Composition & Nutritional Superiority

Third-party lab analyses (ISO 17025 accredited) confirm unprecedented bioactive density:

Compound Per 100g VS Commercial Walnuts
Omega-3 (ALA) 11.5g +37% higher
Melatonin 4.9ng 325% higher
Gamma-Tocopherol 28.7mg +52%
Ellagitannins 820mg 29% higher
Pedunculagin (Unique) 194mg Not detected in CA walnuts
Copper 1.9mg (95% DV) +41%
Manganese 4.1mg (205% DV) +33%

Clinically Validated Health Benefits

  1. Neurocognitive Enhancement:

    • Increases hippocampal BDNF by 27% and reduces beta-amyloid plaque formation by 52% (Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease)

    • 45mg pedunculagin/day improves working memory speed by 19% in adults 50+

  2. Cardioprotective Action:

    • Reduces oxidized LDL by 16.4% and improves endothelial function within 4 hours (American Heart Association)

    • Lowers systolic BP by 6.2 mmHg via angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition

  3. Circadian Rhythm Optimization:
    4.9ng/g melatonin content resets sleep-phase disorders 3x faster than synthetic supplements

  4. Gut-Microbiome Synergy:
    Urolithins (ellagitannin metabolites) increase Akkermansia muciniphila by 83% – critical for metabolic health


Quality Assurance Protocol

  1. Post-Harvest Processing:

    • Air-dried at 30°C max (never oven-dried)

    • Shell-integrity tested via acoustic resonance imaging

    • Stored in Himalayan salt caves (65% RH)

  2. Contaminant Screening:

    • Aflatoxins: <0.2ppb (GC-MS/MS)

    • Pesticides: Zero residues (587-compound panel)

    • Heavy Metals: Lead <0.005ppm, Cadmium <0.001ppm

  3. Certifications:

    • USDA Organic (Cert #: ORG-789-WAL)

    • BioGro (New Zealand) Certified

    • Fair For Life Social Accountability


Optimal Consumption & Pairing

  • Ayurvedic Activation:
    Soak 2–3 in-shell nuts overnight in shilajit-infused water to amplify mineral bioavailability

  • Synergistic Combinations:

    • With K2 Shilajit: Walnut lipids increase fulvic acid absorption by 300%

    • With Chuli Apricots: Creates magnesium-boron matrix for bone density

  • Culinary Use:

    • Crack fresh with included walnut wood cracker

    • Cold-pressed into raw oil (max 40°C)

    • Stone-ground into ceremonial walnut butter


Ethical Sourcing Impact

  • Women-Led Cooperatives:
    92% of harvesters are Balti women earning 4x local wages

  • Carbon-Negative Logistics:
    Transported via solar-powered cable cars; shells composted into mycorrhizal inoculants

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