Also known as cobnuts or filberts, hazelnuts are good eaten raw but the flavour takes on a more mellow, sweeter character when they are roasted.
Are hazelnuts good for you?
Hazelnuts, having a special combination of oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E, have several important health benefits. They are also rich in proteins, carbohydrate, beta-sitosterol and B1, B2 and B6 vitamins.
How to store and use hazelnuts?
Unopened packets of hazelnuts should be stored in a cool, dry place - they'll last for up to 3 months. Once opened, they should be kept in an airtight container.
Hazelnuts in their shells can be opened using a nutcracker. To remove the dark skin, place the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake on a medium heat for 10-12 minutes. They are ready when the skins begin to split and the kernels turn golden. Tip them into a clean tea towel and rub - the skins should come off quite easily.
These Organic Hazel Nuts Whole are available in a range of sizes, all packed in Plastic Free packaging. We use plant-based cellulose bags for these products. Cellulose Plastic Free packaging is biodegradable, simply scrunch up to create air pockets and add to your home compost. It will take around 1-2 months to biodegrade. Or it can be added to general waste, it will break down into vegetable matter.