How to Peel Dried Walnuts: Full Analysis of Popular Methods on the Internet
Recently, the topic of peeling dried walnuts has become increasingly popular on major social platforms and Q&A communities. Especially with the walnut harvest in autumn, many families have begun to make homemade walnut foods. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the most practical methods for peeling dried walnuts, and attach a structured data comparison.
1. Why do you need to peel dried walnuts?
The thin brown skin on the surface of walnut kernels contains tannins, which can cause a bitter taste. The following are the reasons for peeling hotly discussed by netizens:
| Reason | Support ratio | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| Improved taste | 78% | "The sweetness increases by 3 times after peeling" |
| Aesthetic needs | 15% | "To make pastries, you must peel them off to make them look good." |
| digestive considerations | 7% | "Children at home will become bloated if they eat food that is not peeled." |
2. Top 5 peeling methods that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| method | Operation steps | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot water soaking method | 1. Soak in boiling water for 30 minutes 2. Rub your fingers to remove the skin. | Peel and complete Time consuming | May affect crispness |
| Oven baking method | 1. Bake at 150℃ for 5 minutes 2. Wrap in towel and rub | Keep crispy High efficiency | Need to control the heat |
| freezing method | 1. Freeze for 2 hours 2. Beat and peel | Maximum nutrition retention | Takes a long time |
| Steaming method | 1. Steam in a steamer for 5 minutes 2. Rinse with cold water and peel | Suitable for large quantities | Softened taste |
| microwave method | 1. Heat on high heat for 30 seconds 2. Peel while hot | fastest way | prone to local overheating |
3. Comparison of method effects with measured data
According to the actual measurement of food blogger @walnutjun (released on October 15):
| method | Time consuming | Peeling rate | Taste score |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot water method | 35 minutes | 92% | 8.5/10 |
| oven method | 15 minutes | 85% | 9.2/10 |
| freezing method | 2.5 hours | 78% | 9.0/10 |
| microwave method | 5 minutes | 80% | 8.0/10 |
4. Expert advice
1.Nutrient retention: The latest research from the School of Food Science and Technology of China Agricultural University (published on October 20) shows that the freezing method and the oven method have the least loss of vitamin E (<5%).
2.Efficiency options: Microwave method is recommended for small-scale processing at home, and steaming method is recommended for batch production.
3.special skills: The "hot water + baking soda" combination method demonstrated by a popular Douyin video (500,000+ likes) can improve peeling efficiency by 30%
5. Things to note
• It is recommended to use the walnut kernels within 24 hours after peeling them
• The applicable methods may be different for different varieties of walnuts (such as paper walnuts and pecans)
• Professional peeling equipment is recommended for commercial processing
Conclusion
By comparing the latest discussion data on the entire Internet, it can be seen that there are pros and cons for peeling dried walnuts. It is recommended to choose the appropriate method according to specific needs. While enjoying delicious walnuts, you can also experience the fun of doing it. If you have better peeling tips, please share them in the comments section!
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