Hazelnut

Nuts And SeedsNutAllergen: Tree-nutNuttyButterySweetToastyAromatic

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 628
Protein (g): 15
Fat (g): 61
Carbs (g): 17
Fiber (g): 10
Sodium (mg): 0

Calorie-dense tree nut with high fat; provides moderate protein and fiber. Values reflect raw, shelled nuts; roasting slightly reduces moisture and concentrates flavor.

Storage

Room temp: up to 30 days
Refrigerated: up to 180 days
Frozen: up to 365 days

A hazelnut is the edible seed of the hazel tree, typically round with a tan-brown kernel enclosed in a thin papery skin. Its flavor is buttery and sweet with a deep nutty aroma that blooms when toasted. Common uses include praline, gianduja, pastries, granola, pestos, and crunchy crusts, and it is sold whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into meal.

Cultivated across Eurasia and North America, with major production in Turkey and Italy, hazelnuts feature prominently in Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Commercial harvest occurs in late summer to fall; processors often roast and blanch to loosen skins.