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Superior Nut Company: An Elevated Snacking Experience

  • Writer: Steve Fiore
    Steve Fiore
  • Mar 13
  • 5 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

Four large, crinkly, clear plastic bags tightly packed with different varieties of nuts are lined up side-by-side on a smooth, dark brown wooden surface. From left to right: the first bag is filled with smooth, teardrop-shaped brown almonds; the second contains intricately ridged, light brown walnut halves and pieces; the third holds a slightly glossy, salted assortment of mixed nuts including cashews and almonds; and the fourth is brimming with large, pale, crescent-shaped Brazil nuts. Each bulky bag has a white label from the "Superior Nut Company" displaying the nut type and weight.
Here is a collection of some of my Superior Nut company 4lb bags of nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Salted Mixed Nuts, and Brazil Nuts).

About 25 years ago, I was leading a small sales team outside of Boston. During the holidays, the team and I would package up and share some gifts of appreciation.


Spoiler, these gifts weren't the elevated snacking experience from Superior Nut Company, but I will get to that in a minute.


We didn't have a lot of discretionary budget to use, so for the local clients we purchased some homemade cinnamon swirl bread from a bakery not far from our office in Lexington, MA. There was nothing like buying 10 loaves of freshly baked cinnamon bread and having the car smell warm and cozy.


A close view of a four pound clear bag of Superior Nut Company salted Brazil nuts, showing large smooth pale nuts with dark brown edges dusted with sea salt.
Salted Brazil Nuts are a daily staple for Mary Beth and me.

For the clients that were a bit further away, we sent them a 2lb block of chocolate from a well-known brand you would find in your local supermarket. The blocks of chocolate needed to be special ordered as you can imagine but the reaction we would get from the customers was always the same, which was the following "it was memorable and way too much to eat alone".


By this time, I was in my late 20's and well indoctrinated into Mary Beth's family, having been married for a few years and dating since we were 19. Her dad used to do something different for gifting during the holidays. Every year, he would go to the local nut store and buy a massive amount of salted cashews or mixed nuts and drive all over New England giving them to his clients. Mary Beth and I even got a tin of nuts every year for the holidays.


The Rooted & Refined Living Expert Tip: 


"Don't let the stubborn pistachios shells ruin your experience. Instead of using your fingers, open it with another shell, using it as a wedge between the nut and the shell. Your fingers and your patience will appreciate it."


As well, whenever Mary Beth and I would go to her parents' house, which was just 1 town away, there would always be nuts on the counter for us to snack on. I never really gave it much thought over the years, and while I ate nuts, it wasn't a staple in my daily diet. As a result, when we did buy nuts over the years, the purchases were from random locations with no real intention.


A close view of a three pound clear bag of Superior Nut Company raw walnut halves and pieces, displaying the intricate ridges and earthy tan tones of the fresh walnuts.
At least once or twice a week, I eat walnuts in the morning, as well as on pancakes and waffles.

We first started buying our nuts at the local supermarket, probably some of the brand names that they sell at the eye level of the shelves, and didn't think much of it, especially since we didn't eat many of them. Over time, initially when Wegman's Food Stores opened up in the area, and then again with Whole Foods, they had the bins of nuts and seeds for individuals to self-service, with the periodic overflow of the container when I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have been (I know I am not the only one who did this).


Mary Beth and I used the self-service bins for a few years, especially as our eating habits were changing for the better. This lasted up until Covid when the food stores eliminated the self-service capabilities at the time (they have since reinstated them).


However, with the lack of self-service capabilities and our taste buds changing for a better tasting nut, we couldn't go back to the store-bought nuts. They just didn't taste as fresh, nor did they have the same flavor profile. As a result, we had to find somewhere new to source our nuts.


The Superior Nut Company Comeback

I had to ask Mary Beth what the name of the company was that her dad used to buy his nuts from. She mentioned it was the Superior Nut Company based out of Cambridge, MA. Since my father-in-law used to work it Boston, it was a simple, quick trip over the Charles River to Cambridge to pick up his nuts every holiday season. For me, while Cambridge is only an hour a way, I have opted to use their website to order.


As a side note, I did find out that Mary Beth's cousins not only still purchase from Superior Nut Company in person (and have for so many years), but they also buy in massive bulk and store it in their second freezers to last the year.


A close view of a one pound clear bag of Superior Nut Company dark raisins, emphasizing the deep glossy purple and black color alongside the sticky wrinkled texture of the plump dried fruit.
Raisins are great standalone, mixed in with oats and bananas, and combined with cashews.

An Elevated Snacking Experience

Today, I find myself ordering every few months as Mary Beth, Matthew, and I all eat nuts on a regular basis. Mary Beth and Matthew like the salted mixed nuts and the salted Brazil Nuts. Michael eats nuts once in a while as does Emma, which are usually Pistachios and peanuts.

While I will eat those as well, I usually rotate a daily morning snack of cashews, almonds, and walnuts (all unsalted). We also have a rotation of California Pistachios and on occasion, I will purchase the Turkish Antep Pistachios, which are out of this world delicious and an elevated snacking experience. I have also been buying their raisins which are fantastic as well.


I also found a recipe for candied walnuts. It took me a few different recipes to find one that actually works the way I was expecting it to (you know, the one you buy at the local corner store or farmers market that tastes so good). All prior attempts didn't have the egg white which is the key to getting everything to stick to the walnut but not have the walnuts stick to each other.


The recipe is from Sugar Spun Run. What made the candied walnuts standout was the combination of everything I have been sharing so far with ingredients from my prior stories.



Frequently Asked Questions

Does Superior Nut Company have a sister website with a different name?

Yes, you can also order through NutsinBulk. It is the same exact offering from what I can tell.

Can you pick up your nut order in person in their Cambridge, MA store?

Yes, when ordering, you have the option to have it shipped or be available for pickup.

How are Turkish Antep Pistachios different from California Pistachios

Turkish Antep Pistachios are more flavorful and have a more intense buttery taste.

Are Turkish Antep Pistachios more expensive than California Pistachios?

Yes, probably by a factor of 2 - 2.5x the cost but the flavor profile makes up for the cost increase.


Start Your Own Nut Sensory Experience

If you are looking to upgrade your snacking experience, Superior Nut Company will satisfy your cravings and elevate your sensory experience. Try it today and let me know your thoughts in the comments!


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