Tag: Shelled

A 2011 study published in *Appetite* found that people eating in-shell pistachios consumed 41% fewer calories than those eating shelled pistachios. Deciding whether it's better to get shelled or unshelled pistachios depends on your priorities: convenience, weight management, or freshness.

According to the California Walnut Board, storing walnuts in the refrigerator or freezer is key to preserving their freshness, regardless of whether they are in the shell or shelled. The age-old debate over buying walnuts in the shell versus shelled involves a trade-off between freshness, flavor, and convenience.

Walnuts in their shells can remain fresh for up to a year, a significantly longer shelf life than their shelled counterparts. This fact is often a deciding factor when considering if it is better to buy walnuts with shell or without shell, impacting everything from cost to flavor.