Hazelnut is a small tree, originating in southern Europe and Turkey. Its fruit, hazelnuts, has a great nutritional value and a special sweet taste.
Hazelnuts have antioxidants that help reduce "bad" cholesterol, resulting in protection from various cardiovascular diseases.
They are also rich in fiber, which, as has been shown, can contribute to the smooth functioning of the intestine and rich in folic acid, which is particularly important during pregnancy because it helps prevent embryo abnormalities.
Finally, they contain vitamin E and various minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and iron, which are essential for the good functioning of our body, since iron helps prevent anemia while magnesium, calcium and phosphorus are important ingredients for good bone health
So you would say that hazelnuts are a very healthy and delicious break between our meals.
You can consume them raw or baked. They are widely used in confectionery and bakery, while hazelnut is used in cooking but in aromatherapy, in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Beware of their consumption is needed by people who are allergic to nuts.
Our company maintains a program of sorting of cooked hazelnuts from inappropriate for this kind of fruit, thus placing on the market of excellent quality baked from Greece and Turkey.
