Hazelnuts, also known as filberts, are a sweet-flavored nut that can be enjoyed in baked recipes, as snacks and at meals. Hazelnuts contain vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber and healthy fats. They add a nutty and rich flavor to baked desserts
Calibration From 9 up to 15+mm with 1-2 mm size differences
Appearance Uniform, whole and sound kernels
Taste/Odour Typical fresh hazelnut taste, free from foreign odors
Texture Firm and crispy
Colour Typical, brown
Moisture 6% max.
Fat Content 55% -68%
Peroxide 0,7 mEq/kg max.
Foreign Matters 10 pcs max. (except unshelled and shell pieces)
Defectous 2.0% max (inner/visible rotten, inner/visible mouldy, rancid, lemonous)
Broken 1%max