# MASTER NUTS SRL (Master Nuts)

> Master Nuts SRL supplies in-shell walnuts and walnut kernels wholesale across the EU – 185 paper-shell, Xin 2, Xinpu, Xin 33 and Yunnan walnuts – from its warehouse in Suceava, Romania, with 24–72 h delivery throughout Europe.

Master Nuts SRL is a Romanian importer and distributor of nuts, built on more than ten years of experience in the international nut trade – above all walnuts and walnut kernels. Working hand in hand with our partner Gökle Gıda in Türkiye, we combine production capacity in China with Romania’s position inside the EU: goods are cleared at the Suceava customs office, stored in our warehouse and delivered across Europe within 24–72 hours. Alongside walnuts we also supply dates and dried plums.

Last updated: 2026-10-25

## Key facts

- Business: B2B importer and wholesale distributor – in-shell walnuts and walnut kernels
- Varieties: 185 (Juglans regia), Xin 2 (Juglans regia), Xinpu (Juglans regia), Xin 33 (Juglans regia), Yunnan (Juglans sigillata)
- Kernel grades: ELH, LH, LQ, LP, LAH, LAQ, LAP, AP, MCR
- Base: EU warehouse and customs clearance in Şcheia, Suceava, Romania (47.65, 26.23)
- Markets served: European Union, Romania, Türkiye, Central Asia, Middle East
- Languages: English, Română, العربية, Türkçe (sales)

## Contact

- Web: https://master-nuts.ro/ (English), https://master-nuts.ro/ro (Română), https://master-nuts.ro/ar (العربية)
- Email: info@master-nuts.ro
- Phone / WhatsApp: +40 743 917 601
- Address: Str. Sălişte, Nr. 44, Sat Şcheia, Com. Şcheia, Jud. Suceava, Romania
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Str.+S%C4%83li%C8%99te+44%2C+%C8%98cheia%2C+Suceava%2C+Romania
- VAT: RO51732027 · Reg. no.: J2025031470008
- Customs office: ROIS8230 Biroul Vamal de Interior Suceava, Str. Humorului nr. 82, Şcheia, jud. Suceava

## Pages

- [Home](https://master-nuts.ro/): varieties, comparison, product forms, kernel grades, supply process, global network, Suceava warehouse
- [185 – Paper-Shell Walnut](https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/185): Cracks by hand, 60 %+ kernel
- [Xin 2 – Xin 2 Variety](https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/xin-2): Resilient, high oil (67–69 %)
- [Xinpu – Xinpu (Xinfeng / Xingfu / Xinfu)](https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/xinpu): Large size, high cluster yield
- [Xin 33 – Xin 33 Variety](https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/xin-33): Large size (36 mm+), good price
- [Yunnan – Yunnan Walnut / Sigillata](https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/yunnan): High oil, intense aroma

Every page is also available in Română (https://master-nuts.ro/ro…) and العربية (https://master-nuts.ro/ar…), e.g. https://master-nuts.ro/ro/varieties/185.

## Walnut varieties

### 185 – Paper-Shell Walnut

Page: https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/185
Species: Juglans regia · Origin: Uyghur Region, Aksu – Wensu

One of China’s most famous and valuable varieties. The shell is so thin that it cracks easily by hand (paper-shell). The kernel ratio is very high and the kernels are light in colour.

Kernel ratio: 60–68 %; Whole kernel yield: Over 85 %; Light kernel share: Over 85 %; Shell thickness: ≈ 0.6–1.2 mm (paper shell); Nuts per kg: ≈ 60–70 nuts; Average nut weight: ≈ 14–17 g; Size: 30 mm+, 32 mm+, 34 mm+; Kernel colour: Extra light / light (light yellow); Oil content (kernel): 63–65 %; Taste: Creamy, sweet, crunchy; no bitterness; Moisture: Max. 5 % (kernels < 4.5 %); In-shell types: Washed / unwashed; Shape: Round – slightly oval, smooth surface; Cracking: Cracks by hand
Uses: In-shell retail and gift packs, Premium butterfly kernels, Snack and nut mixes, Bakery, confectionery and granola, Topping for ice cream, yoghurt and salads, Supplements and health products
Forms: In-shell – washed, In-shell – unwashed (natural), Butterfly kernels (Extra LH), Halves (LH / LBH), Quarters (LQ), Pieces (LP / MCR)
Kernel grades: ELH, LH, LQ, LP
Sizes: 30 mm+, 32 mm+, 34 mm+
Packaging: 25 kg sack (in-shell), 10 kg carton (in-shell), 10 kg carton (kernels), 10 × 1 kg pouches / carton (kernels), Private-label retail
Kernel grades (defects / foreign matter / moisture / off-colour, max %): Extra LH – Extra light whole (butterfly): 0.5 / 1.0 / 0.0 / 5.0 / 10; 1/2 LH – Light halves: 0.5 / 1.0 / 0.0 / 5.0 / 10; 1/2 LBH – Light broken halves: 0.5 / 1.0 / 0.0 / 5.0 / 10; 1/4 LQ – Light quarters: 1.0 / 1.0 / 0.0 / 5.0 / 10; LP – Light pieces (broken): 2.0 / 2.0 / 0.0 / 5.0 / 15; MCR – Mixed colour broken: 3.0 / 2.0 / 0.1 / 5.0 / –
Container loading: 40HQ 22–24 t, 20GP 9–10 t, Shelf life 24 months (in-shell)

### Xin 2 – Xin 2 Variety

Page: https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/xin-2
Species: Juglans regia · Origin: Uyghur Region, Aksu – Kashgar

A productive variety from the Uyghur Region. It bears fruit early and is highly resistant to disease and cold.

Kernel ratio: 51–55 % (53 ± 2 %); Nuts per kg: ≈ 81–87 nuts; Whole kernel yield: Over 75 %; Shell thickness: ≈ 1.0–2.0 mm; Average nut weight: 11–13 g; Size: 30 mm+, 32 mm+; Kernel colour: Light (white) – light amber; Oil content (kernel): 67–69 %; Taste: Rich, full; slight natural astringency; Shape: Round, firm suture; Moisture: Max. 5 %; Cracking: Light machine or hand tool
Uses: In-shell wholesale, Food industry and bakery, Cold-pressed walnut oil, Walnut paste and walnut milk, Halves and pieces production
Forms: In-shell – washed, Butterfly kernels, Halves, Pieces
Kernel grades: ELH, LH
Sizes: 30 mm+, 32 mm+
Packaging: 25 kg jute sack, 25 kg PP sack, 10 kg vacuum carton (kernels)
Container loading: 40HQ 22 t, 20ft 9.5 t

### Xinpu – Xinpu (Xinfeng / Xingfu / Xinfu)

Page: https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/xinpu
Species: Juglans regia · Origin: Uyghur Region · bred variety

A bred walnut series also traded as Xinfeng, Xingfu and Xinfu, with high cluster yield, large sizes and an economical price.

Kernel ratio: 42–54 % (by lot; typically 52 ± 2 %); Size: 32 mm+, 34 mm+, 36 mm+; Nuts per kg: ≈ 62–72 nuts; Shell thickness: ≈ 1.7–2.3 mm; Harvest: Late August; Kernel colour: Light / light amber; Oil content (kernel): ≈ 65 %; Protein (kernel): ≈ 15 g / 100 g; Moisture: Max. 5 %; Free fatty acids: Max. 1.5 %; Peroxide value: Max. 5 meq/kg; Foreign matter: < 0.1 %; Microbiology: TPC < 50,000 · yeast < 10,000 · mould < 25,000 · coliforms < 500 cfu/g; Shape: Oval – round, large; kernel evenly round; Taste: Naturally sweet; Cracking: Easy
Uses: Pastry and snacks, Kernel production, Food industry and bakery, In-shell wholesale, Private label
Forms: In-shell – washed, Halves, Quarters, Pieces
Kernel grades: ELH, LH
Sizes: 32 mm+, 34 mm+, 36 mm+
Packaging: 25 kg woven PP sack, 25 kg jute sack, 10 kg vacuum carton (kernels)
Container loading: 40HQ 22 t, 20ft 9.5 t

### Xin 33 – Xin 33 Variety

Page: https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/xin-33
Species: Juglans regia · Origin: Uyghur Region

Also traded as “33” or “Sansan”, a long-established Uyghur Region variety with a century of history, known for its large size, good taste and affordable price.

Kernel ratio: 48–52 % (50 ± 2 %); Size: 32 mm+, 34 mm+, 36 mm+; Nuts per kg: ≈ 64–70 nuts; Moisture: Max. 5 %; Shell thickness: ≈ 1.7–2.3 mm; Kernel colour: Light / light amber; Taste: Sweet, full; Harvest: Late August – early September; Shape: Round, large and full; Cracking: Slightly hard shell; halves come out easily
Uses: In-shell retail, Roasted in-shell walnuts, Gift and nut packs, Snack mixes, Halves and pieces production
Forms: In-shell – washed, Halves, Pieces
Sizes: 32 mm+, 34 mm+, 36 mm+
Packaging: 25 kg jute sack, 25 kg PP sack, 10 kg vacuum carton (kernels), Private label / custom packaging
Container loading: 40HQ 22 t, 20ft 9.5 t

### Yunnan – Yunnan Walnut / Sigillata

Page: https://master-nuts.ro/varieties/yunnan
Species: Juglans sigillata · Origin: Southern China, Yunnan

Juglans sigillata (iron walnut), native to southern China’s Yunnan region. It grows at high altitude, has a very high oil content, a distinctive intense aroma and a thin, smooth shell.

Kernel ratio: 51–55 %; Shell thickness: ≈ 1.5–2.2 mm (thin-shell selections available); Nuts per kg: ≈ 73–83 nuts; Moisture: Max. 5 %; Size: 28 mm+, 30 mm+, 32 mm+; Kernel colour: Light (white) – light amber; Oil content (kernel): 68–72 %; Growing altitude: 1,300–3,300 m; Shape: Oval; small pits in the shell; Taste: Mildly astringent, aromatic; Cracking: Easy – medium
Uses: Walnut oil, Paste and spreads, Confectionery and halva, Aromatic bakery products
Forms: In-shell, Halves, Pieces, Kernels for paste
Kernel grades: ELH, LH, LQ
Sizes: 28 mm+, 30 mm+, 32 mm+
Packaging: 25 kg jute sack, 25 kg PP sack, 10 kg vacuum carton (kernels)
Container loading: 40HQ 22 t, 20ft 9.5 t

## Walnut kernel grades

- ELH – Extra Light Halves (Colour: extra light · halves)
- LH – Light Halves (Colour: light · halves)
- LQ – Light Quarters (At least 90 % quarters)
- LP – Light Pieces (1/8: 8–12 / 12–16 mm)
- LAH – Light Amber Halves (Colour: light amber · halves)
- LAQ – Light Amber Quarters (Colour: light amber · quarters)
- LAP – Light Amber Pieces (Colour: light amber · pieces)
- AP – Amber Pieces (Colour: amber · pieces)
- MCR – Mixed Crumbs (Mixed colour · smallest size)

Packaging: 10 kg · 12.5 kg · 2 × 5 kg vacuum carton · Shelf life: Up to 24 months in vacuum packaging · Custom packaging: 1 kg vacuum pouch, gift box; weight and label on request · Lead time: 7–15 days from stock · Container: 20 ft ≈ 10 t · 40 HC ≈ 20 t · Foreign matter: Below 0.2 %; sorted by colour and size

## Frequently asked questions

### Which walnut varieties does Master Nuts supply?

We supply 185, Xin 2, Xinpu, Xin 33 and Yunnan walnuts wholesale, both in-shell and as kernels. 185, Xin 2, Xinpu (also traded as Xinfeng / Xingfu) and Xin 33 come from the Uyghur Region; Yunnan walnuts (Juglans sigillata) come from southern China.

### What is a paper-shell walnut?

A paper-shell walnut has a shell thinner than 1 mm and can be cracked by hand. The best-known example is 185 (Wen 185): its shell is 0.6–0.8 mm, the kernel ratio is 60–68 %, and more than 85 % of the kernels come out whole (butterfly).

### Which product forms do you offer?

Washed or unwashed (natural) in-shell walnuts in 30, 32, 34 and 36 mm+ sizes; extra light and light butterfly (whole) kernels; halves, quarters and pieces for bakeries and the food industry. Packaging options are jute and PP sacks, vacuum cartons and private-label retail packs.

### How is walnut quality controlled?

Every lot is checked for moisture (target ≤ 5–6 % in-shell, ≤ 5 % kernels), analysed for aflatoxin and microbiology, and graded by size and colour. Lots are traceable by lot number; a phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin accompany each shipment.

### Do you deliver across the European Union?

Yes. Goods are cleared through customs in Suceava, Romania, and delivered from our warehouse to any EU country within 24–72 hours. Since the goods are already in free circulation in the EU, you receive them without further import formalities.

### Do you send samples?

Yes. We send a sample box of the varieties you choose, so you can run cracking, kernel colour and taste tests at your own facility. Contact us at info@master-nuts.ro or +40 743 917 601 (WhatsApp).

### Can you also supply Türkiye and Central Asia?

Yes. Our partner Gökle Gıda serves Türkiye from its wholesale sales point at İGTOT Istanbul, and our regional warehouse in Uzbekistan gives access to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia.