saksanpähkinään
Saksanpähkinä, or Juglans regia, refers to the walnut tree and its edible kernel. Native to Central Asia, it is now cultivated in many temperate regions around the world. In Finnish usage, saksanpähkinä denotes both the tree and the nut, with the mature fruit commonly harvested for culinary and oil purposes.
The tree is a deciduous, long-lived species that can reach substantial height in suitable conditions. It has
Nutritionally, saksanpähkinä kernels are rich in fats, especially polyunsaturated fatty acids including alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3),
Uses include eating raw or roasted, adding to baked goods, desserts, salads, and sauces such as pestos.