Hazelnuts

What Are Hazelnuts?

Hazelnuts are nuts produced by the hazel tree.

They are a good source of various nutrients, including healthy fats, protein, fiber, and vitamins (such as vitamin E).

Hazelnuts can be made into hazelnut butter, offering an alternative to peanut butter.

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Hazelnut Distributor & Supplier Information

For questions regarding hazelnut pricing, fill out the price request form linked below. For complete technical specifications and other inquiries, please contact one of our sales representatives.

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Information About Hazelnuts

Application
Hazelnuts are commonly used for the production of chocolates, baked goods, desserts, granolas, and nutritional products. They are added to frozen desserts and breads as an inclusion and can be used as an adjunct in the brewing process.

Formulation
Hazelnuts add a distinctive nutty flavor and texture when used in various products like baked goods, RTD coffee, tea, liqueurs, syrups, and flavored spirits. 

Specification
Appearance: Brown, sometimes with specks or spots

Texture: Firm and crisp, not brittle, pliable or leathery

Flavor: Sweet and buttery


About AIFI - A Hazelnut Supplier & Distributor

American International Foods, Inc. is a leading hazelnut supplier with an additional full service portfolio of over 2500 food and beverage ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of nuts & nut butters distributed to manufacturers and processors in the food, beverage, pet food, health and nutrition sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality nuts & nut butters at competitive prices.