Hazelnuts

Corylus americana

Origin / Harvest:

• Turkey / July

Description & History

Though there are slight technical differences, hazelnuts and filberts are considered interchangeable. According to ancient Chinese manuscripts, filberts have been consumed for over 5,000 years. They were also gathered by ancient Romans. In addition to being a nutritious nut, hazelnuts were mixed with honey and water as a remedy for persistent coughs or mixed with pepper to clear the head. During Europe's Middle Ages, filberts were thought to possess mystic powers. The wood was fashioned into divining rods used to locate valuable mineral ores while the nuts were considered a symbol of fertility and consumed at marriage feasts.

Hazelnuts arrived in the United States only recently as a former sailor for the Hudson Bay Company planted the first hazelnut tree in Oregon in 1858. 100% of domestic hazelnuts are grown in Oregon.

We offer Whole Shelled, Whole Shelled Roasted, Diced and Roasted Diced Hazelnuts.

Uses

Hazelnuts have a mildly sweet, buttery flavor that has given them a distinctively gourmet appeal. Diced hazelnuts are a versatile ingredient and can be add to a wide variety of baked breads, cakes and cookies. Not to be limited, diced hazelnuts are equally desirable in savory products including soups, salads, pilafs and stuffings.

Nutrition

Hazelnuts are an excellent source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and thiamin and a good source of niacin. Hazelnuts are also high in healthy, monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to lower the risk of heart problems.

Whole Hazelnuts