Fresh Nut
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Long evenings, a bowl of seeds and the television on
Kuruyemis has a season in Turkish homes, and it starts when the clocks change. From autumn onwards the bowl comes out after dinner, the football is on, and a family works its way through sunflower seeds and roasted nuts without anyone really noticing. In the UK that habit carries straight over, and it stretches through winter guests, Ramadan tables and the sweet trays put out at bayram. This category is stocked with those months in mind, with over 150 products across four sub-sections.
From raw kernels to salted seeds and dried fruit
Raw Nuts is where you go for baking and cooking stock, while Roasted Nuts holds the bulk of the everyday snacking. Tadim 270g Roasted Black Sunflower Seeds Extra Salted is the classic for anyone who likes them properly salty, with Tadim 150gr Roasted And Extra Salted Sunflower Seeds as the pocket size. Bodrum Black Roasted Sunflower Seeds 300g and Bodrum 300g Unsalted Roasted Black Sunflower Seeds cover both preferences in one brand, and Aytac 250g Roasted And Salted Black Sunflower Seeds Dakota has its own following. Tadim 180gr Pumpkin Seeds Roasted Salted rounds out the seed shelf. Dried Fruits and Fruit & Nut Snacks bring in the sweeter end, including Titiz 125gr Chestnut Sweet for the candied chestnut season. Anthap and Antat sit among the top brands for Antep style stock. Prices start from under £2.
Freshness, portioning and keeping the crunch
Nuts go stale through oil turning rather than drying out, so buy the size you will finish in about a month rather than the biggest bag on the shelf. Once a pack is open, move it into an airtight jar; a clip on the corner of the bag is not enough. Roasted salted seeds keep best in a cool cupboard, while raw walnuts, almonds and pine nuts are better in the fridge or freezer over summer, and they can go straight from freezer to pan. If a nut tastes bitter or paint-like, that is rancidity and the pack should go. For cooking, toast raw nuts dry in a pan for two or three minutes to wake the flavour before they go into pilaf, baklava filling or a salad.
Orders travel UK-wide with DHL Express, usually arriving in 1-2 business days. Delivery is free to London and mainland UK on orders of £60 or more, otherwise a flat £5.99 applies, and a DHL tracking number is emailed when your parcel is dispatched.
Fresh Nut — frequently asked questions
How are these nuts and seeds used in Turkish cooking?›
Walnuts go into baklava and cheese pastries, pine nuts and currants into stuffed vine leaves and rice pilaf, and pistachios into desserts and kadayif. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are almost entirely for snacking, eaten by hand in front of the television or passed around when guests arrive.
What goes well with a bowl of seeds and nuts?›
Turkish tea is the standard pairing, brewed strong and served in tulip glasses. Salted seeds also sit well next to ayran or a cold gazoz, and roasted nuts are a common part of a raki table alongside cheese, melon and pickles. Dried fruit works better with coffee.
What is the difference between the sub-categories?›
Raw Nuts are untoasted and intended for baking and cooking. Roasted Nuts are ready to eat, salted or unsalted. Dried Fruits covers apricots, figs, raisins and similar. Fruit & Nut Snacks are mixed packs that combine the two, useful for lunchboxes and long car journeys.
Which brands should I look at first?›
Tadim is the best known for sunflower and pumpkin seeds, Bodrum offers both salted and unsalted versions of the same seed, and Aytac has a loyal following for its Dakota black seeds. Anthap and Antat appear on Antep style stock, and Titiz covers candied chestnut products.
Are the salt levels different between packs?›
Yes, and the pack states it. Tadim lists extra salted versions separately from standard roasted, and Bodrum sells the same black sunflower seed both salted and unsalted. If you are cooking with the nuts rather than snacking, choose the unsalted line so you keep control of seasoning.
