Raw Hazelnuts

From $9.50$34.00

The quirky shape of the hazelnut makes it easy to identify in a nut mixture.

Reach for raw hazelnuts when you want a nut with a definite crunch and a mildly sweet flavour.

There’s a very subtle bitterness that gives this nut a distinctiveness that makes it recognizable in desserts and when included in granola or trail mix.

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Nutrition

Nuts are very nutritious, providing protein and many essential vitamins, such as A and E, minerals, such as phosphorous and potassium, and fibre.

Nuts are also high in carbohydrate and monounsaturated oils, so should be as part of your dailydiet whereas pulses all belong to the legume group of plants, nuts come from a variety of different plant groups, so the nutritional content is more varied too.

A brief description of individual varieties is given.

Storage

Nuts should be stored in cool, dry conditions in airtight containers away from the light.

Because of their high levels monounsaturated oils, RAW Nutsbenefit from storage in the fridge or freezer to greatly increase their shelf life.

As a general rule nuts should not be kept for longer than a year.

Health Facts

1. Hazelnuts contain nearly 91 percent monounsaturated fat and less than 4 percent saturated fat. Over 30 tree nut studies indicate this high level of monounsaturated fat is likely responsible for a reduction in both total blood and LDL cholesterol levels when hazelnuts are consumed as part of a low saturated fat diet.

2. It also contributes significant amounts of protein, fiber, iron, phosphorus, vitamins B1, B2, C, and E, foliate and many other essential nutrients. Replacing a less nutrient dense snack with heart healthy and flavorful hazelnuts has many health benefits.

Natural hazelnuts are high in protein and low in fat.