Walnut Kelawo (Kilao Dry Fruit): Exotic and Nutritious Tidbit from Hunza
GOOD FOR:
Walnuts have numerous health benefits, such as reducing levels of LDL cholesterol. Walnuts not only reduce your risk of heart diseases but also cut down on inflammation. They support weight management, promote gut health, and may even prevent obesity. Walnuts improve brain function and are the best for both your body and mind.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE:
Walnuts are an excellent source of all the vitamins, including Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Copper, Folic acid, and Manganese. Bioactive compounds include other omega-3 fatty acids and phytosterols, which are helpful for the heart and brain.
What is Walnut Kelawo (Kilao)?
Walnut Kelawo, or Hunza Candy, is a flavorful traditional delight made by Hunza and Punial Valley. This unusual delicacy is prepared by immersing walnuts in a sweetened mix of honey, mulberries, and grapes, which produce naturally sweet and wholesome treats.
The nuts were first hand-sewn into threads and then dried at the sun to ensure crispiness. Upon drying, they would get dipped repeatedly in a strong and chocolate-looking paste made of mulberries, grapes, honey, and wheat flour. Kelawo, although with the taste of chocolate, contains no cocoa at all, hence an all-natural, fruity confection.
Kelewo is always freshly prepared in June and November when the walnuts are harvested. It is a lovely midday snack, a dessert for Eid, New Year, or Navroz celebrations, or an especially thoughtful gift. It goes wonderfully well with coffee, or with old traditional Wild Thyme, Tumuro tea.
Health Benefits of Walnut Kelewo – Kilao
This Hunza treat is also full of essential fatty acids and proteins and known to improve blood circulation, increase hemoglobin levels, and reduce cholesterol. The molasses that comes from grapes and mulberries in Kelawo will deposit iron in your system from this source which may potentially help fight against anemia. Mulberries have been found to reduce the lowering of cholesterol, alleviate blood sugar, and even protect against this condition known as fatty liver disease. Both mulberries and grapes contain antioxidants that prevent oxidative stress, with lower chances of chronic diseases, especially cancer.
The compounds in grapes prevent heart disease through decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol. Therefore, this enhances the nut profile of Walnut Kelawo.
About Our Walnuts:
Kelawo uses only organically available, naturally-obtained walnuts from the virgin valleys of Hunza and Gilgit Baltistan. These walnuts are grown using traditional farming, providing superior taste along with richness in omega-3 fats, Vitamin E, fiber, and proteins, making it an excellent snack for a balanced and healthy diet.
Storage and Shelf Life:
Walnut Kelawo can be kept for up to 60 days at a cool temperature (15-22°C). Keep refrigerated for longer or warmer conditions. As these are organic nuts, there are often worms that may infect this item. We supply this product with a silica gel desiccant to help keep your product fresh. Do not freeze the contents for maximum effect.
Ingredients
Walnut Kernels
Mulberries
Honey
Grapes
Wheat Flour
Allergen Information
Does contain walnuts and gluten.
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