How Many Pieces Are In One Walnut? The Simple Kernel's Anatomy
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According to botanists, a walnut is not technically a nut but a drupe, and inside its hard shell, the edible kernel is naturally formed in two symmetrical halves. This simple, two-piece structure is the standard for a single, undamaged walnut, though you often find them as smaller 'pieces' due to processing.