Diamond of California Introduces New Harvest Reserve Premium Walnut Halves.Business/Health Editors & Food Writers STOCKTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2000 Premium Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves Give Consumers a New Way to Enjoy Health Benefits of this Heart-Healthy Food Consumers can now easily add a look of classic elegance and cholesterol-lowering benefits to their favorite dishes with Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves, Diamond of California's newest addition to its culinary nut family. Diamond Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves will be available in June in the fresh produce aisle of supermarkets nationwide. Diamond is the first national brand to offer consumers walnut halves. The introduction of Diamond Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves follows the publication of new research in the April issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine Annals of Internal Medicine (Ann Intern Med) is an academic medical journal published by the American College of Physicians (ACP). It publishes research articles and reviews in the area of internal medicine. Its current editor is Harold C. Sox. showing that walnuts are proven to help lower cholesterol. This most recent health study concluded that daily consumption of just a handful of walnuts lowers the risk of coronary heart disease coronary heart disease: see coronary artery disease. coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease Progressive reduction of blood supply to the heart muscle due to narrowing or blocking of a coronary artery (see atherosclerosis). by 11 percent. Omega-3 fatty acids This is a list of omega-3 fatty acids. Common name Lipid name Chemical name α-Linolenic acid (ALA) 18:3 (n-3) octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid Stearidonic acid 18:4 (n-3) octadeca-6,9,12,15-tetraenoic acid , plentiful in walnuts, can increase the body's beneficial HDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol n. See high-density lipoprotein. HDL Cholesterol About one-third or one-fourth of all cholesterol is high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. level while protecting the blood vessels Blood vessels Tubular channels for blood transport, of which there are three principal types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. Only the larger arteries and veins in the body bear distinct names. from plaque buildup build·up also build-up n. 1. The act or process of amassing or increasing: a military buildup; a buildup of tension during the strike. 2. , one of the causes of heart attacks. Several health studies have shown a probable link between a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and several forms of cancer. Diamond's premium Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves are an attractive and healthy addition to salads, hors d'oeuvres, main dishes and desserts. Diamond uses the finest quality Chandler walnut halves and conveniently packages them in colorful six-ounce stand up bags. Re-sealable packaging makes the product easy to store and helps maintain freshness. "With new products like Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves, Diamond of California is making it easier and more convenient for consumers to enjoy the health benefits of walnuts," said Michael Friedman, vice president of marketing for Diamond. "Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves provide an attractive, delicious and heart-healthy way to dress up any meal." Harvest Reserve Walnut Halves retail for $2.99 to $3.49 per package and are available in the fresh produce aisle. One 1/4-cup serving has 210 calories, 20 grams of fat, and no cholesterol. Diamond walnut halves are a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. Each package contains six servings. About Diamond of California Formed in 1912 by a group of California walnut farmers, Diamond of California has evolved into one of the state's largest grower cooperatives with 2,300 grower-members and 400 full-time employees. Headquartered in Stockton, Calif., Diamond adheres to exacting standards and utilizes innovative processing technology to produce a full product line of culinary nuts According to the botanical definition, nuts are a particular kind of dry fruit.[1] Walnuts and acorns are example of nuts, under this definition. In culinary terms, however, the term is used more broadly to include fruits, and even seeds, that are not botanically qualified as . The company operates the largest and most technologically advanced walnut processing and packing plant packing plant a complete meat production unit including facilities for slaughtering animals, processing of meat and offal, boning out, making up of blocks of carcasses, chilling, freezing, storing of the meat, preparation of by-products. in the world, a 550,000 square-foot production facility in Stockton, situated on 75 acres. Diamond also has four centrally located collecting stations throughout California where walnuts are hulled, washed and dried. In addition to walnuts, Diamond produces a 12-item line of packaged ingredient nuts ranging from chopped hazelnuts to pine nuts, macadamia macadamia (măk'ədā`mēə), name for the nut of the Macadamia ternifolia, an evergreen tree native to Australia, but cultivated in Hawaii. The nuts, also called Queensland nuts, are eaten roasted or raw. nuts and slivered almonds, in addition to several forms of walnuts. |
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