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  Candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus) is a tropical tree whose seed has been used for centuries in cooking, natural oil production, and traditional care. It is known globally as candlenut, candleberry, Indian walnut, kukui nut, buah keras, and kemiri. The candlenut tree grows 15–25 meters tall with wide branches and pale green leaves. The fruit is round, 4–6 cm in diameter, with a hard shell. Inside is a whitish-yellow kernel rich in natural oil. This kernel is the core raw material processed by  Girsang Candlenut Business  into  high-quality peeled candlenuts suitable for food and industrial use . 🌿  Girsang Candlenut – Premium Peeled Candlenut from the Lake Toba Region, Indonesia Located in Kampung Girsang, Simalungun (near Parapat, Lake Toba), Girsang Candlenut Business processes raw candlenuts into  peeled whole kernels, broken kernels, and granules (menir) . Our products are hand-sorted with strict hygiene standards and produced by local women and youth ...

   A Community-Based Rural Enterprise Empowering Local Women and Youth Introduction   Hidden in the highlands of North Sumatra, near the world-famous Lake Toba, lies Kampung Girsang—home to a growing rural enterprise with global ambition.  Girsang Candlenut  is more than a peeled candlenut supplier. It is a community-driven business that connects local farmers and home-based processors to international buyers who value quality, traceability, and social impact. For importers, food manufacturers, and socially conscious buyers, Girsang Candlenut offers a reliable supply of Indonesian candlenut ( Aleurites moluccanus )—processed with care, consistency, and a story worth sharing. Why Candlenut from Lake Toba? The Lake Toba highlands are known for fertile volcanic soil and favorable microclimates. Candlenut trees grow naturally in this region, producing nuts with rich oil content and aroma—highly suitable for food processing, seasoning blends, cosmetic ingredients, an...