Hazelnuts may help to keep your heart healthy! They are high in monounsaturated fat, which may help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Hazelnuts are great for cooking with. Not only are they delicious just plain roasted, but they are also a great ingredient to for many sauces such as Romesco, nut spreads and baked goods.
In addition, eating hazelnuts may help improve vitamin E status in older adults, according to a 2019 study.
Classification
Hazelnut Specifications
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Shelled, whole and sound kernels |
| Color | Brown, typical for variety |
| Flavor | Raw |
| Smell | Naturally hazelnut’s aroma without foreign odor |
| Moisture | 6%-9% |
| Chemical/Artificial additives | No, completely natural and healthy, GMO Free, Gluten-Free |
| Shelf life and Storage condition | 12 month, Keep in cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight |
| Applications/Scope | Direct Consumption - Ingredient - Industries use |
| Harvesting Time | September |
| Bulk Packing | - |
| Consumer Packing | - |
| Origin | Iran |
Nutritional value
| Principle | Nutrient Value/100g | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 646 | Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6 | g |
| Protein | 15.1 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Total Fat | 58.6 | g |
| Phosphorus | 310 | mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Fiber | 9.4 | g |
| Iron | 4.4 | mg |
| Potassium | 755 | mg |
| Niacin | 2.05 | mg |
