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Main Varieties

Improved Varieties: Round de Piemont, Fertile de Coutard (Barcelona), Longued Espagne, Segorbe, Negiret Deviana, Coxford and Merveille de Bollwiller.

Nutritional Values

High oil content of 50 to 70 %, 15 % protein, 15 % Carbohydrate; rich of vitamins C, B1, B2 and E, high content of minerals like Calcium and Phosphor

Form of Consumption

Fresh and Dried Fruit, Confectionary and Chocolate industries

Industrial & Medicinal Uses

Production of Edible oil, Lubrication oil and soap industries.

Kernel Types

Round hazelnut kernels : With diameters equal or slightly less than their height.
Pointed hazelnut kernels : With height slightly more than their diameters and tapering end.
Other hazelnut kernels : Those other than round and pointed hazelnuts.

Hazelnuts kernels are prepared in extra, 1 and class 2. Extra and 1st class hazelnut kernels have a minimum diameter of 9 mm. Those below this size are named thin or piccola (6 – 9 mm) hazelnuts.

Extra and 1st class hazelnuts are generally prepared in following sizes in accordance with the requirement of the buyer:

13-15 mm
11-13 mm.
less than 11 mm.

2nd class hazelnut kernels do not require a sizing.

Nutrition Value

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