Processed Hazelnut Kernels

Blanched Hazelnut Kernels
Definition: This is the product that is obtained by separating hazelnuts from the skin and partly whitening them.
Applications : Used in chocolate industry and salty hazelnut production.



Roasted Hazelnut Kernels
Definition : This is the product that is obtained by roasting hazelnut seeds. It can be prepared in slightly-, medium- or over-roasted forms using the desired level of roasting and in the desired category of fully or partly unskinned.
Applications : Used in chocolate industry and as snack.







Chopped Hazelnut Kernels
Definition : This is the product that is obtained by cutting the natural or roasted hazelnut seeds in millimetric sizes (2-4 mm, 3-5 mm, etc.) with proper techniques.
Applications: Used in making ice-cream, biscuits , chocolates and pastries.







Sliced Hazelnut Kernels
Definition : This is the product that is obtained by slicing the hazelnut seeds in laminates with proper techniques.
Applications : Used in making pastries.







Grinded Hazelnut / Hazelnut Meal
Definition: This is the product that is obtained by grinding natural or roasted hazelnut seeds with proper techniques.
Applications: Used in making pastries, biscuits, ice-cream.







Hazelnut Mash
Definition: This is the product that is obtained in partially crushed or totally crushed and homogeneous form by roasting hazelnut seeds and separating the skin partly or wholly with proper techniques followed by the addition of various seasonings with different tastes, and one or more additives when necessary.
Applications: Directly consumed or used in making chocolate or pastries.




Hazelnut Paste
Definition: It is a viscose semi-product obtained by crushing roasted hazelnut seeds (slightly, medium or over-roasted) with proper techniques and used in making crushed hazelnut.
Applications: Used in making ice-cream and chocolate.



Fried / Salted Hazelnut Kernels
Definition: This is a product obtained by salting and roasting hazelnut seeds or by frying them in food grade oil.
Applications: It is presented directly to the consumer.



Roasted In-Shell Hazelnuts
Definition: This is a product that is obtained roasting cracked hazelnuts in shell. They can be salted before roasting.
Applications: It is presented directly to the consumer.


Source: Turkish Hazelnut Promotion Group (FTG)