Nutmeat: meaning, definitions and examples

🌰

Add to dictionary

nutmeat

[ ˈnʌtmiːt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food ingredient

The edible part of a nut, consisting of the kernel inside the shell. Nutmeat is rich in protein, healthy fats, and various nutrients.

Synonyms

nut flesh, nut kernel, nut meat.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
nutmeat	Commonly used in casual conversation or general usage to refer to the edible part within the shell of a nut. I love snacking on nutmeat during the day. You can use nutmeat to add a crunchy texture to your salad.
nut kernel	Often used in more scientific or technical contexts, such as nutrition studies or botanical descriptions. The nut kernel contains high levels of healthy fats and proteins. During the dissection, we examined the structure of the nut kernel.
nut flesh	Less commonly used, typically in more descriptive or literary contexts where detailed description is needed. The nut flesh was rich and buttery, perfect for the recipe. As he cracked open the shell, the white nut flesh was revealed.
nut meat	Frequently used in recipes or culinary contexts, especially in written cookbooks or cooking shows. Chop the nut meat finely before adding it to the cookie batter. Roasted nut meat makes a great addition to various desserts.

Examples of usage

Add some chopped nutmeat to the salad for extra crunch.
She used almond nutmeat as a topping for the dessert.

Translations

Translations of the word "nutmeat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miolo de noz

🇮🇳 अखरोट का गूदा

🇩🇪 Nusskern

🇮🇩 daging kacang

🇺🇦 горіхове ядро

🇵🇱 jądro orzecha

🇯🇵 ナッツミート

🇫🇷 amande de noix

🇪🇸 almendra de nuez

🇹🇷 ceviz içi

🇰🇷 견과류 속

🇸🇦 لب الجوز

🇨🇿 jádro ořechu

🇸🇰 orechové jadro

🇨🇳 坚果仁

🇸🇮 orehovo jedro

🇮🇸 hnetukjarni

🇰🇿 жаңғақтың дәні

🇬🇪 თხილის გულში

🇦🇿 qoz içi

🇲🇽 almendra de nuez

Etymology

The term 'nutmeat' originated in the 19th century, combining 'nut' and 'meat' to refer to the edible portion of nuts. Nuts have been an essential part of human diets for centuries, providing a good source of energy and nutrients. Nutmeat is commonly used in cooking and baking to add flavor, texture, and nutritional value to various dishes.