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209 ORIGINAL WAYS OF ENJOYING WALNUTS Fresh walnuts are sold just after harvesting for incomparable avour. Dried walnuts are available all year round. Once the shell has been cracked, the sweet, hearty avours of the Périgord express themselves. The ready-to-eat shelled walnut is the perfect nibble for an aperitif and lends itself to a thousand recipes for creative chefs. NUTRITIONAL VIRTUES The walnut not only boasts a desirable lipidic character, but also offers significant nutritional benefits which reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses, thanks to the various polyunsaturated fatty acids that it contains. This is energy food at its best, as well as being a healthy, natural choice produced with techniques that are respectful of the environment. Where to find them: Directly on the farm by following the ‘Route de la Noix du Périgord’, in supermarkets, at farms and on markets. To discover the authentic Périgord walnuts Grandjean, Marbot, Corne and Franquette, you must follow the Route de la Noix du Périgord. These four varieties have been the constituents of the AOC 'Noix du Périgord' since 2001. The 'Route de la Noix du Périgord' reveals all the secrets of this land through the majestic walnut orchards that line it. Its restaurants, museums, local markets, walnut orchards and gourmet products are all invitations to discover the hidden treasures of the Périgord walnut and the history of the people for whom it is a livelihood. To find out more: Website: www.noixduperigord.com Learn more about pairing food and wine on www.recettesdefete.fr www.perigordattitude.com Gourmet routes CDT Dordogne Catalogue