Cracking your own walnuts is part of the experience for a lot of people, and this Silver grade batch is meant for exactly that kind of regular, no-fuss use. The shells run a bit more mixed in size than a top grade, but each one holds the same rich, slightly bitter-sweet kernel underneath once you crack it open. These are the kind you keep in a bowl on the table for slow evenings, or crack a handful into a dessert or homemade cake batter over the weekend. Since they're still in the shell, the kernel inside stays fresher for longer than a pre-shelled walnut would.