Walnuts from Gilgit-Baltistan, often called Akhroot Gilgit” , are renowned across Pakistan for their rich flavor, high oil content, and natural freshness. Grown in the cold mountainous valleys of the region, these walnuts are typically organically cultivated, hand-harvested, and sun-dried without chemicals. Their shell is medium-hard, and the inner kernel is light golden, crunchy, and nutrient-rich — packed with omega-3 fatty acids antioxidants, and proteins.