Description

Hazelnuts are the edible nuts of the hazel tree (Corylus avellana), native to Europe and Asia. They have a hard, smooth brown shell and a slightly sweet, buttery nut inside. Also known as filberts or cobnuts in some places.

Flavor Profile

• Taste: Sweet, nutty, slightly earthy with a creamy richness.

• Texture: Crunchy when raw or roasted; creamy when ground into butter or paste.

• Aroma: Intensely nutty and toasty when roasted — iconic in pralines, chocolates, and coffee.

  Nutritional Profile (Per 100g)

  Nutrient	Amount
  Calories	628 kcal
  Protein	15 g
  Total Fat	61 g
  – Saturated Fat	4.5 g
  – Monounsaturated Fat	45.7 g
  – Polyunsaturated Fat	7.9 g
  Carbohydrates	17 g
  – Sugars	4.3 g
  – Dietary Fiber	10 g
  Vitamin E	15 mg (100% DV)
  Vitamin B6	0.6 mg (45% DV)
  Folate	113 mcg (28% DV)
  Calcium	114 mg
  Iron	4.7 mg
  Magnesium	163 mg
  Potassium	680 mg
  Zinc	2.5 mg