Category: Nuts

Raw almonds are a fantastic substitute for raw hazelnuts, assuming you’re not allergic to them. They have a very similar texture, with a solid crunch followed by a very satisfying chewiness. As an added bonus, raw almonds have a similar sweetness and a fresh, nutty flavor to hazelnuts. What nut is most similar to hazelnuts? […]

Macadamia nuts are the closest hazelnut substitute when it comes to texture and appearance. They are crispy and crunchy and they resemble roasted hazelnuts. They are, however, more unctuous, buttery and rich, fat-wise. They are, actually, the fattest of the nuts but they can replace hazelnuts if you have them around. What is a good […]

filberts. EUGENE, Ore. – More and more Oregon farmers are taking an interest in growing hazelnuts. But many Oregonians still call hazelnuts “filberts.” Why do Oregonians call hazelnuts filberts? There’s truly no wrong answer. “Filbert” is the correct name for both the tree and nut. The name is of French origin, and filbert trees were […]

The hazelnut industry is concentrated in four regions: Campania comprising approximately 50 percent and the remaining production being in Piemonte, Latium and Sicily. Hazelnut production in Piemonte represents 10 percent of the total Italian production of about 10 000 t. Are hazelnuts native to Italy? The hazelnut is the fruit of the hazel (Corylus avellana […]

Allergies to tree nuts such as hazelnuts are common and often severe. These types of allergies typically develop by the age of 2, and the number of tree nuts to which a person is allergic may increase with age. Roughly 30 percent of people with a tree nut allergy are allergic to more than one […]

Yet, hazelnut trees are native to the eastern half North America from Louisiana to Georgia in the south, to Manitoba and Quebec in the north. The native hazelnut trees (Corylus americana) are hardy, disease resistant and are very tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, and yet there is a shortage of nuts. Where […]

Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta), or filberts as they are sometimes known, are common here in Maine. They are an important food source for rodents, deer, and many birds including grouse and turkeys. Will deer eat hazelnut? The nuts of American hazelnut, which have a higher nutritional value than acorns and beechnuts, also are eaten by […]

filbert. The Hazelnut Industry Office in Aurora, Ore., says “filbert” is the correct name for the tree. The Oregon Filbert Commission decided in 1981 to emphasize calling the fruit “hazelnut,” and the Oregon Legislature named it the official state nut, by either name, in 1989. What are hazelnuts called in Oregon? filbertsHazelnuts, also called filberts, […]

Beaked hazelnut is a species of native shrub that is found throughout most of North America – from southern Canada down to California and Georgia. Where can I find wild hazelnuts? Both types of wild hazelnuts prefer disturbed areas, meaning that they are frequently found in areas like roadsides, forest edges, openings, and other similar […]

USA: We are also sourcing our hazelnuts from Oregon in the USA. Oregon has a long and well-established tradition (the first cultured hazelnut tree was planted in Scottsburg in 1858) and expertise in the cultivation of hazelnuts. Where does Nutella source its hazelnuts? Thanks To Nutella, The World Needs More Hazelnuts : The Salt Nutella, […]

Nutella was the product of hard times. During World War II, an Italian chocolate-maker named Ferrero couldn’t get enough cocoa, so he mixed in some ground hazelnuts instead. Then he made a soft and creamy version. Where does Nutella get their hazelnuts? The hazelnuts used in Nutella® come from hazelnut orchards, which are mainly found […]

The Many Varieties of Hazelnuts. There are different types of hazelnuts across the world, including in Europe, Asia and North America. The three varieties that the Hybrid Hazelnut Consortium work with include a European variety and the two native North American species beaked and American. Which hazelnut is best? 5 Most Popular Hazelnuts in the […]

The word means “full beard,” which the husked shell of the hazelnut resembles. Although the terms filbert and hazelnut are used interchangeably, filbert typically refers to commercially cultivated crops of hazelnuts. Why are they called hazelnuts? Most botanists think that the layman’s term for the Corylaceae family of plants is the Hazel family. All trees […]

cobnuts. The hazelnut is the fruit of the hazel tree and therefore includes any of the nuts deriving from species of the genus Corylus, especially the nuts of the species Corylus avellana. They are also known as cobnuts or filberts according to species. Why did they change filberts to hazelnuts? “Hazelnut” is the name coined […]

Hazelnut Harvest Ripe nuts fall on the orchard floor. Farmers then drive a sweeper through the orchard. It sweeps the nuts into rows between the trees. After the nuts are swept, a harvester drives down the rows and picks up the nuts. How do you process hazelnuts from a tree? Lay them out in a […]

Hazelnuts are notoriously difficult to grow and harvest. The majority of the crop comes from a relatively small, steep strip of land on the coast of Turkey. Most of the nuts are still harvested by families in the area, resulting in a much lower production rate than more commercialized crops. Are hazelnuts expensive? Hazelnuts – […]

From a financial standpoint, hazelnuts are an ideal specialty crop, as they are in continuous short supply and have high profit margins. Retail pricing for in-shell hazelnuts averages $6.00 a pound and shelled raw bulk hazelnuts are currently selling for $14.99 a pound in local grocery stores. Is there a market for hazelnuts? The most […]

Different hazelnut varieties are suitable for different growing regions and they also have different organoleptic profiles. There are more than 300 hazelnut varieties, and each is distinctive. Are there different varieties of hazelnuts? The Many Varieties of Hazelnuts. There are different types of hazelnuts across the world, including in Europe, Asia and North America. The […]

One of the significant flavor mixtures found in hazelnuts is fiber tone. Filbertone is a naturally occurring ketone found in hazelnut oil. It has a roasted, marbled, sweet, and long-lasting character. Another important compound responsible for the smell of hazelnuts is the bean pyrazine. Are hazelnuts naturally sweet? Hazelnuts are naturally sweet and full of […]

“Hazelnut” is the name coined by the English and applied to the native species by early settlers. In 1981, the Oregon Filbert Commission decided to conform to the common standard and began emphasizing “hazelnut.” Regardless of what name you call it by, this is one nut that’s been revered for centuries. Are hazelnuts and filberts […]