Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are the fruits of the common hazel (Corylus avellana) and are among the most popular nuts in European cuisine. They have a gently sweet, buttery flavour that deepens into a rich, nutty aroma once toasted. They are used in a wide range of sweet and savoury recipes, from chocolate spreads, pralines, cakes and biscuits to muesli and pesto sauces. Ground hazelnuts also serve as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking. They are an excellent source of vitamin E, healthy unsaturated fats, magnesium and dietary fibre. Available as whole, peeled, crushed or finely ground kernels.