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Raw Hazelnuts (Filberts), Blanched — Unsalted - 0.25 lb (4 oz)

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156% Daily Manganese and 50% Daily Copper in Just 1 oz
Hazelnuts have the highest proanthocyanidin content of any tree nut (501mg per 100g) and the highest folate of any nut. A meta-analysis of 9 cholesterol trials found significant LDL reduction from regular hazelnut consumption. A 2019 clinical trial found hazelnut consumption upregulated antioxidant genes without causing weight gain.
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  • Raw hazelnuts, blanched brown papery skin professionally removed
  • Off-white, uniform kernels: no skin flecks in pale batters or hazelnut flour
  • Raw (not roasted), unsalted, no oil, no additives of any kind
  • Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov
  • Packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bag
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Blanched hazelnuts are the format serious bakers and confectioners actually want. The brown papery skin on a hazelnut carries most of the fruit's astringent flavor compounds, which is fine when you're making rustic hazelnut bread or a chocolate hazelnut bark where a slight bitterness works. Remove the skin, though, and the kernel flavor turns cleaner and sweeter. You get off-white uniform kernels that don't throw brown flecks into pale batters. Pastry chefs use blanched for a reason. Home bakers making Nutella copycats, hazelnut flour, gianduja, or white chocolate hazelnut applications also reach for blanched. Ours are raw (not roasted), fully skinless, packed fresh in Monroe, NY in a resealable bulk bag. kosher.

Product Specs

  • Form: shelled kernels, skin removed (blanched)

  • Processing: raw, not roasted, not salted

  • Packaging: resealable bulk bag, sizes on product page

  • Certifications: kosher

  • Shelf life: 3 to 4 months pantry, up to a year refrigerated, 18 months frozen

  • Allergens: tree nuts. Shared equipment with other tree nuts and peanuts.

Blanched vs With-Skin Hazelnuts

Quick guide because this is the main buyer decision in the category and most retailers don't explain it.

With-skin hazelnuts. Kernels with the brown papery skin still on. Preferred for rustic applications: hazelnut bread, granola, pesto, dukkah, Italian hazelnut cake where the skin flecks add visual character. Cheaper per pound because you skip the blanching processing step. The skin also carries most of the antioxidant polyphenols, so if you're buying hazelnuts specifically for nutritional density, skin-on is the better choice.

Blanched hazelnuts (this product). Kernels with skin professionally removed. Off-white, uniform appearance. Cleaner flavor, less astringent. Required format for anything where color or smooth texture matters. Hazelnut flour ground from blanched kernels produces a cleaner-colored flour than skin-on hazelnuts ever will. Same goes for hazelnut milk, white-chocolate-based gianduja, and pale confections.

If you're debating which to buy, the quick rule: blanched for pastry and pale applications, with-skin for rustic and whole-fruit applications.

Nutrition Per 1 oz (Roughly 21 Kernels)

  • 178 calories

  • 4g protein

  • 17g fat, mostly monounsaturated

  • 2.5g fiber

  • 2g net carbs

  • 21% DV vitamin E

  • 46% DV manganese

  • 24% DV copper

  • 16% DV magnesium

  • Folate, thiamin, scattered polyphenols

Vitamin E and manganese are the two standouts. One honest caveat: some of the polyphenol content drops when you remove the skin. Blanched kernels contain slightly less antioxidant density than skin-on versions. If you're tracking polyphenol intake for cardiovascular or cognitive research-aligned reasons, the skin-on variant is the more nutritionally loaded option. For most buyers using blanched hazelnuts in baking and confectionery, the flavor and appearance tradeoff is worth the small nutritional give-back.

Keto-compatible at 2g net carbs per ounce. Works cleanly across Mediterranean, paleo, and low-carb patterns.

General nutrition info here. Talk to a dietitian about your actual situation.

Where These Actually Go

Hazelnut flour. The number one reason to buy blanched. Grind the kernels in a food processor or high-speed blender until you get fine flour, stopping short of butter. Use it as a gluten-free flour substitute in cakes, cookies, and tortes. Blanched gives you off-white flour. Skin-on gives you flour with brown flecks that show up in pale batters.

Homemade Nutella. Lightly roast the blanched kernels at 325°F for 8 minutes (even though they're sold as raw, a quick toast deepens the flavor), then blend with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and a touch of oil. The blanched format means your final spread has a clean color rather than a mottled brown.

Gianduja paste. The Italian base for chocolate-hazelnut confections like Ferrero Rocher style chocolates. Traditional gianduja uses blanched hazelnuts specifically because the producer wants a smooth uniform paste without skin particles.

Hazelnut milk. Blend blanched kernels with water, strain, sweeten to taste. Cleaner color than with-skin hazelnut milk, which comes out slightly brown.

Praline. French and Belgian praline, American pralines, and pralines for filling chocolates all want blanched for color reasons.

Italian and Austrian desserts. Sacher torte variants that feature hazelnut, hazelnut dacquoise, torta gianduja, hazelnut semifreddo. The classical European dessert repertoire that depends on clean hazelnut flavor.

White chocolate applications. White chocolate hazelnut bark, white chocolate hazelnut truffles. The visual contrast only works if the hazelnut kernels are clean and pale, not mottled brown.

Fish crusts and savory applications where you want the hazelnut flavor without the visual of brown skin. Less common but real.

How to Tell if Your Blanched Hazelnuts Are Still Fresh

Hazelnuts have enough oil content that freshness genuinely matters. Fresh ones smell faintly sweet and slightly grassy. Old or rancid hazelnuts smell sharp, paint-adjacent, or metallic. If your bag smells wrong, trust your nose. Refrigerating opened bags extends freshness by months. Freezing extends it to over a year.



Health Benefits of Raw Blanched Hazelnuts

Heart Health: LDL Reduction Meta-Analysis and the MUFA-Antioxidant Mechanism ▾

  • The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms a meta-analysis of 9 cholesterol trials found significant LDL reduction from regular hazelnut consumption without negative impact on HDL cholesterol. Wild Foods (December 2022) confirms one study found hazelnuts reduced LDL (bad) cholesterol and increased HDL (good) cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. Healtheotic (August 2025) confirms participants who added hazelnuts to their diet for eight weeks saw significant improvements in their cholesterol levels and markers of arterial health without making dramatic dietary changes.
  • The primary cardiovascular mechanism in hazelnuts is their fat profile: hazelnuts are predominantly monounsaturated fat (approximately 12.9 grams per ounce of total fat), the same oleic acid that dominates olive oil and is most consistently associated with LDL reduction and cardiovascular benefit in clinical research. The PMC hazelnut phytoextracts review (PMC10255299) confirms a diet high in MUFAs tends to increase HDL cholesterol and reduce triacylglycerols, and that a diet rich in MUFAs instead of carbohydrates can favorably influence cardiovascular disease risk and has positive effects on atherosclerosis.
  • Hazelnuts also contain phytosterols, the plant compounds that block intestinal absorption of dietary cholesterol by competing for the same absorption sites in the small intestine. The PMC hazelnut phytoextracts review (PMC10255299) confirms hazelnut oil contains phytosterols that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Phytosterols at clinically studied daily quantities have been shown to lower total cholesterol up to 10 percent and LDL cholesterol up to 14 percent in multiple clinical trials.
  • WebMD (October 2024) confirms hazelnuts are a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and that hazelnuts contain high amounts of phenolic compounds which help the heart stay healthy by reducing cholesterol and inflammation. Aktif International Hospital (October 2025) confirms hazelnuts are known to protect and raise good cholesterol (HDL) and lower bad cholesterol (LDL), supporting healthy blood flow and helping to reduce the risk of plaque formation in the arteries.

Manganese: 156% Daily Value Per Ounce - The Standout Micronutrient ▾

  • The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms one ounce of hazelnuts delivers 156 percent of the daily manganese requirement. This is the highest manganese concentration of any commonly eaten tree nut exceeding even the manganese in pecans (63 percent DV per oz) and walnuts (42 percent DV per oz). Manganese is required for MnSOD (manganese superoxide dismutase), the primary antioxidant enzyme in mitochondria, protecting cells from the reactive oxygen species generated during normal energy production.
  • DrAxe (September 2023) confirms one serving of hazelnuts can provide almost an entire day's amount of manganese and that manganese, while not an antioxidant itself, is a huge contributor to the enzymes that are. Manganese superoxide dismutase specifically converts the most damaging form of free radical (superoxide radical) into hydrogen peroxide, which is then further neutralized by other cellular antioxidant enzymes. Without adequate manganese, this first step in mitochondrial antioxidant defense is impaired.
  • Natural Remedy Ideas (March 2026) confirms hazelnuts are an excellent source of manganese, a mineral critical for bone formation and density that helps activate enzymes involved in creating cartilage and bone. Aktif International Hospital (October 2025) confirms manganese in hazelnuts plays a role in blood clotting and calcium absorption and also helps in the formation of mineral connective tissue, bones, and sex hormones. At 156 percent DV per ounce, one daily serving of hazelnuts essentially covers the full adult manganese requirement from a single food source.

Proanthocyanidins: Highest of Any Tree Nut at 501mg per 100g ▾

  • The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms hazelnuts have the highest proanthocyanidin content of any tree nut at 501 milligrams per 100 grams. DrAxe (September 2023) confirms hazelnuts have the highest content of proanthocyanidins of any tree nut, a class of polyphenols that also gives foods like red wine and dark chocolate their health associations. Natural Remedy Ideas (March 2026) confirms the abundant antioxidants in hazelnuts, especially proanthocyanidins, vitamin E, and manganese, help protect cells from DNA damage that can lead to cancer.
  • Proanthocyanidins (PACs) are condensed tannin compounds that are among the most potent polyphenol antioxidants in the plant kingdom. They have been studied for anti-inflammatory activity, cardiovascular protection (through LDL oxidation inhibition and endothelial function improvement), and anti-adhesion effects against biofilm-forming bacteria in multiple mucosal environments. WebMD (October 2024) confirms hazelnuts are a key source of proanthocyanidins alongside their vitamin E and manganese content.
  • The important distinction for blanched vs. skin-on hazelnuts: the existing product page correctly notes that the brown papery skin on hazelnuts carries most of the fruit's antioxidant polyphenols, and that blanched kernels contain slightly less antioxidant density than skin-on versions. The 501mg per 100g figure applies to the whole hazelnut including skin. Blanched hazelnuts retain the polyphenols embedded within the kernel itself but lose the concentrated skin-surface polyphenols. For buyers choosing blanched specifically for pastry and culinary applications, the flavor and color trade-off is worthwhile. For buyers prioritizing maximum polyphenol intake from hazelnuts as a snack, skin-on is the more nutritionally complete option. Both are provided in the NutCravings range.

Brain Health: Vitamin E, Folate, Manganese, and Cognitive Protection ▾

  • DrAxe (September 2023) confirms that because of high levels of vitamin E, manganese, thiamine, folate and fatty acids, a diet supplemented with hazelnuts can help keep your brain sharp and working at its best, making hazelnuts excellent brain foods. Higher levels of vitamin E coincide with less cognitive decline as individuals age and can also have a major role in preventing and treating diseases of the mind like Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's. Wild Foods (December 2022) confirms hazelnuts are a good source of vitamin E, essential for cognitive function, and linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.
  • Manganese's brain health role is distinct from its antioxidant enzyme function. Natural Remedy Ideas (March 2026) confirms manganese is involved in various enzymatic reactions including those important for brain function. DrAxe (September 2023) confirms manganese has been proven to play a major role in the brain activity connected to cognitive function. Wild Foods (December 2022) confirms magnesium, copper, manganese, and vitamins E and B6 in hazelnuts are essential for maintaining brain function and preventing cognitive decline.
  • DrAxe (September 2023) confirms thiamine in hazelnuts is commonly referred to as the "nerve vitamin" because of its role in nerve signal transmission and energy metabolism in neural tissue. Healtheotic (August 2025) confirms the magnesium in hazelnuts supports neurotransmitter function and helps regulate mood, noting that magnesium deficiency can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms hazelnuts have the highest folate of any nut, and that folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division, including in the rapidly dividing cells of the nervous system.
  • The 2019 clinical trial referenced in the NutCravings blog found hazelnut consumption upregulated antioxidant genes without causing weight gain. Antioxidant gene upregulation specifically affects Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) pathway activation, the master regulatory pathway for cellular antioxidant defense that controls expression of hundreds of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory genes. Nrf2 activation by dietary polyphenols is one of the most actively researched mechanisms in brain health and neuroprotection research.

Vitamin E: 21% Daily Value Per Ounce - Cardiovascular and Cellular Protection ▾

  • Hazelnuts provide approximately 21 percent of the adult daily vitamin E requirement per ounce. Healtheotic (August 2025) confirms one ounce provides about 20 percent of your daily vitamin E needs, and that this powerful antioxidant works specifically to protect your cardiovascular system from oxidative stress, serving as a protective shield for your arteries, preventing the kind of damage that can lead to heart disease over time. Aktif International Hospital (October 2025) confirms the high vitamin E content in hazelnuts protects the heart and blood vessels from oxidative stress.
  • The PMC hazelnut phytoextracts review (PMC10255299) confirms hazelnut oil, which is an excellent source of tocopherols, has been shown to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is specifically effective at protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membrane phospholipids from lipid peroxidation, and at neutralizing oxidized LDL the form of LDL most directly associated with atherosclerotic plaque formation in arterial walls.
  • WebMD (October 2024) confirms hazelnuts contain vitamin E, which helps protect cells against the types of cellular damage that can lead to cancer. Natural Remedy Ideas (March 2026) confirms the abundant antioxidants in hazelnuts, especially proanthocyanidins, vitamin E, and manganese, help protect cells from DNA damage that can lead to cancer, and that hazelnuts' anti-inflammatory properties can help mitigate chronic inflammation, a known risk factor for various cancers.

Copper: 50% Daily Value Per Ounce Iron, Collagen, and Antioxidant Enzymes ▾

  • The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms one ounce of hazelnuts delivers 50 percent of the daily copper requirement. Aktif International Hospital (October 2025) confirms hazelnuts are rich in copper, which supports iron absorption, energy production, and immune function. Copper is required for ceruloplasmin (iron mobilization from liver storage), lysyl oxidase (collagen and elastin cross-linking in skin, joints, and arterial walls), and CuZnSOD (the cytoplasmic antioxidant enzyme).
  • At 50 percent DV copper per ounce, hazelnuts rank among the top three common snacking nuts for copper density alongside cashews (69 percent DV) and walnuts (50 percent DV). For plant-based diets where animal-source copper (found in organ meats and shellfish) is absent, hazelnuts are one of the most practical whole-food copper sources available per ounce. Copper's role in ceruloplasmin is specifically relevant for iron management in vegan and vegetarian diets: adequate copper is required to mobilize stored iron from the liver into the bloodstream for red blood cell production.
  • The lysyl oxidase function of copper connects directly to the cardiovascular and brain health story: lysyl oxidase cross-links collagen and elastin in arterial walls, maintaining the structural resilience that allows arteries to expand and contract with each heartbeat. This is the molecular mechanism linking copper intake to cardiovascular health that complements the MUFA-mediated LDL reduction and vitamin E-mediated LDL oxidation protection documented in hazelnut cardiovascular research.

Blood Sugar and Diabetes: Manganese, Magnesium, and Insulin Sensitivity ▾

  • DrAxe (September 2023) confirms diabetics with high cholesterol should consider adding hazelnuts and other tree nuts to their daily diets, and that hazelnuts' high levels of manganese are helpful in the fight against diabetes when used as a diet supplement, with magnesium proven to decrease the risk for diabetes. Natural Remedy Ideas (March 2026) confirms monounsaturated fats in hazelnuts have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, meaning cells are more responsive to insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar more effectively.
  • The blood sugar mechanisms in hazelnuts are specific and documented. Magnesium (16 percent DV per oz) is required as a cofactor for the insulin receptor tyrosine kinase, the enzymatic step that initiates the cellular response to insulin. Magnesium deficiency is specifically associated with insulin resistance in multiple population and intervention studies. Manganese (156 percent DV per oz) supports glucokinase, an enzyme involved in hepatic glucose metabolism and glycogen synthesis.
  • At approximately 2 grams of net carbohydrates per ounce (4.7 grams total carbs minus 2.7 grams fiber), blanched hazelnuts are fully compatible with ketogenic diets targeting 20 to 25 grams of net carbs daily. The glycemic index of hazelnuts is low (approximately 0 to 15), reflecting the near-negligible impact on blood glucose from a near-zero net carb serving. For people managing blood sugar, blanched hazelnuts are one of the lower-carb tree nuts available alongside macadamias, pecans, and walnuts.

Folate: Highest of Any Nut - DNA Synthesis, Pregnancy, and Homocysteine ▾

  • The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms hazelnuts have the highest folate of any nut. Hazelnuts provide approximately 32 micrograms of folate per ounce (8 percent DV), a standout figure for a tree nut because most nuts provide minimal folate. Folate (vitamin B9) is required for DNA synthesis, cell division, and the methionine cycle that keeps homocysteine at safe levels. Elevated homocysteine is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and neurological dysfunction.
  • For pregnancy nutrition, folate is the single most critical nutrient in the first trimester, required for normal neural tube development in the fetus during the weeks 3 to 6 window when neural tube closure occurs. Aktif International Hospital (October 2025) confirms hazelnuts contain various B vitamins, especially folate (B9), thiamine (B1), and vitamin B6, which contribute to energy metabolism and brain function. The folate in hazelnuts adds to the total dietary folate from leafy greens, legumes, and fortified grains without requiring a separate supplement for mild supplementation.
  • Folate's role in homocysteine regulation is cardiovascular as well as neurological. Folate, along with B6 and B12, is required to convert homocysteine back to methionine through remethylation. When folate (or B12) is inadequate, homocysteine accumulates in blood, where it directly damages the endothelial cells lining arterial walls and promotes platelet aggregation. The folate contribution of hazelnuts (32mcg per oz, highest of any nut) works alongside their MUFA-mediated LDL reduction and vitamin E-mediated antioxidant protection to create a comprehensive cardiovascular nutritional profile.

Bone Health: Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper Working Together ▾

  • Hazelnuts provide three of the five primary minerals required for bone structure and remodeling in a single one-ounce serving: manganese (156 percent DV), copper (50 percent DV), and magnesium (16 percent DV). Natural Remedy Ideas (March 2026) confirms hazelnuts are an excellent source of manganese, a mineral critical for bone formation and density that helps activate enzymes involved in creating cartilage and bone. Magnesium works with calcium to maintain bone structure and density.
  • Aktif International Hospital (October 2025) confirms manganese in hazelnuts plays a role in blood clotting and calcium absorption and helps in the formation of mineral connective tissue, bones, and sex hormones. The biological mechanism: manganese is required for the glycosyltransferases that build the proteoglycan matrix of cartilage and bone, and for manganese superoxide dismutase in bone-forming osteoblast cells, where it protects these cells from the oxidative stress generated during active bone formation.
  • Copper's bone health role through lysyl oxidase is specifically important for bone matrix strength: lysyl oxidase cross-links collagen fibers in bone matrix, creating the structural integrity that allows bone to resist fracture. Without adequate copper, bone collagen is structurally weak even when mineral content (calcium, phosphorus) is normal. The combination of 156 percent DV manganese (for proteoglycan matrix), 50 percent DV copper (for collagen cross-linking), and 16 percent DV magnesium (for hydroxyapatite and osteoblast activity) in a single ounce of hazelnuts makes them one of the most comprehensive bone health nuts available.

The 2019 Clinical Trial: Antioxidant Gene Upregulation Without Weight Gain ▾

  • The NutCravings blog on hazelnut nutrition (June 2026) confirms a 2019 clinical trial found hazelnut consumption upregulated antioxidant genes without causing weight gain. The antioxidant gene upregulation finding is specifically significant because it demonstrates that hazelnuts affect gene expression the production of antioxidant proteins that reduce cellular oxidative stress not just deliver dietary antioxidants that are consumed and cleared. Gene-level antioxidant upregulation produces a more sustained antioxidant effect than simple dietary antioxidant delivery.
  • The no-weight-gain finding from the 2019 trial is consistent with the broader nut consumption research base. At 178 calories per ounce, hazelnuts are calorie-dense, but the combination of monounsaturated fat (which slows gastric emptying), protein (4 grams per oz, which stimulates satiety hormone release), and fiber (2.7 grams per oz, which moderates glucose absorption) creates a sustained satiety response that prevents the caloric surplus that the calorie count would predict. Healtheotic (August 2025) confirms the same finding across the broader hazelnut research base.
  • Hazelnuts also have a bioaccessibility gap similar to walnuts: the cell wall structure of the hazelnut kernel makes a portion of the fat not fully absorbed during digestion, meaning fewer calories are actually available to the body than the nutrition label's per-ounce calorie count would suggest. This mechanism, combined with the satiety effects of MUFA, protein, and fiber, explains why multiple nut clinical trials find that calorie-dense nuts do not produce the weight gain that a simple calorie-addition model would predict.

Nutrition Facts and What They Actually Mean

Per one ounce (28g), approximately 21 blanched hazelnut kernels. Values from USDA FoodData Central. Note: the 185 cal / 18.5g fat values in the reference image are raw walnut values and do not apply to this product. Correct blanched hazelnut values are below.

Nutrient Per 1 oz %DV
Calories 178 9%
Total Fat 17.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA) 12.9g --
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g 10%
Net Carbohydrates 2.0g --
Total Sugars 1.2g --
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 4.2g 8%
Manganese 1.8mg 78%
Copper 0.5mg 56%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Magnesium 46mg 11%
Thiamine (B1) 0.18mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 9%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Present Present --
Glycemic Index ~0 to 15 Negligible
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Frequently Asked Questions

Blanched hazelnuts (this product) have had the thin brown papery skin professionally removed. What remains is a clean, off-white kernel with a milder, sweeter flavor and no astringency. Blanched is required for any application where color matters: hazelnut flour produces off-white flour from blanched kernels and brown-flecked flour from skin-on. Homemade hazelnut spread, gianduja paste, white chocolate applications, and praline all use blanched for appearance reasons.

With-skin hazelnuts have the brown skin intact. The skin carries most of the hazelnut's proanthocyanidin polyphenols and tannins, giving skin-on hazelnuts slightly more antioxidant density per ounce and a more complex, slightly astringent flavor. Skin-on is correct for rustic applications (granola, pesto, dukkah, hazelnut bread) and costs less per pound. If you are buying hazelnuts specifically for maximum polyphenol intake, skin-on is the more nutritionally complete option. If you are buying for pastry and pale confectionery applications, blanched is correct.

Raw. No heat processing, no salt, no oil. They arrive as blanched (skinless) kernels ready to use in recipes as-is or to toast at home before using. For most pastry applications, a brief home toast at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes deepens the flavor substantially and is recommended even when starting from raw hazelnuts. The raw format gives you control over the toasting level for each specific application.

Add raw blanched hazelnuts to a food processor and pulse in 5-second bursts until you reach the texture of fine flour. Stop before the oils release and the mixture clumps or becomes paste that is hazelnut butter territory. The total processing time is typically 45 to 60 seconds of cumulative pulsing. For the finest, most consistent flour, process in small batches of 1 to 2 cups at a time.

Optional: lightly toast the hazelnuts at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes before processing. Toasted hazelnut flour has a deeper, more aromatic flavor but slightly more moisture than flour from raw hazelnuts. For macaron shells and pale cakes where a very fine texture is critical, sift the finished flour through a fine-mesh sieve and re-process any larger pieces. Store hazelnut flour in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Yes. At 2.0 grams of net carbohydrates per ounce (4.7 grams total carbs minus 2.7 grams fiber), blanched hazelnuts are fully compatible with strict ketogenic diets targeting 20 to 25 grams of net carbs daily. One ounce uses approximately 8 to 10 percent of the daily keto carb budget while delivering 78 percent DV manganese, 56 percent DV copper, 29 percent DV vitamin E, 4.2 grams of protein, and 12.9 grams of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

No. Hazelnuts are classified as tree nuts by the FDA and are one of the major food allergens, particularly common in Europe where hazelnut allergy is one of the most prevalent food allergies. Note that hazelnuts cross-react with birch pollen allergy (oral allergy syndrome) in people with birch pollen sensitivity many people with birch pollen hay fever experience itching or tingling of the mouth and throat when eating raw hazelnuts, which may resolve with heat treatment (toasting or cooking). Our facility processes multiple tree nut varieties and peanuts. Not appropriate for anyone with a tree nut allergy.

Reseal the bag firmly after every use and store away from heat and direct light. Blanched hazelnuts are slightly more perishable than skin-on hazelnuts because the skin acts as an additional protective barrier. The high monounsaturated fat content makes hazelnuts more stable than walnuts but they still go rancid if stored warm or exposed to air.

  • Room temperature (sealed bag, cool dark location): 3 to 4 months
  • Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 12 months
  • Freezer (airtight container): up to 18 months with no quality loss

Fresh raw blanched hazelnuts smell faintly sweet and slightly grassy. Old or rancid hazelnuts smell sharp, paint-adjacent, or metallic. If your bag smells wrong, trust your nose. For the 2 lb and 3 lb bulk sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers immediately on arrival and refrigerate or freeze what you will not use within 3 to 4 months.

Available in 4 oz (0.25 lb), 8 oz (0.5 lb), 1 lb (16 oz), 2 lb (32 oz), and 3 lb (48 oz) sizes (the 5 lb size may be out of stock check the product page for current availability). The 4 oz and 8 oz sizes are ideal for first-time buyers and small pastry batches. The 1 lb size suits regular home bakers. The 2 lb and 3 lb sizes deliver the best per-ounce value for frequent bakers and commercial pastry applications.

Free shipping on orders over $25 to all 50 US states. A Subscribe and Save option is available for 5 percent off on recurring orders. Orders are packed at our Monroe, New York facility and typically ship within one to two business days. Most US addresses receive delivery in two to four business days. Every order is backed by our 100% Crackproof Guarantee -- full refund if you are not satisfied, no questions asked.

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