Hazelnut
Hazelnuts are a sweet, nutritious kernel from the birch or Betulaceae family of trees. Hazelnuts are used extensively in the confectionery industry to make chocolate, truffle chocolates, biscuits, sweets and cakes. Hazelnut oil is also very pleasant and used in cooking, medicine and aromatherapy.
Hazelnuts provide numerous health benefits including:
- Hazelnuts are a rich source of antioxidants, particularly phenolic compounds, which can help decrease blood cholesterol and inflammation. Studies have shown that consuming hazelnuts can significantly reduce oxidative stress and improve heart health markers like lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
- Hazelnuts are high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help improve heart health by reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol. They also contain beneficial amounts of magnesium, which helps regulate blood pressure.
- Additionally, the fiber, protein, and healthy fats in hazelnuts may help manage diabetes by improving glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in hazelnuts may also help protect against cancer.
- Hazelnuts are a good source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, manganese, copper, and magnesium, which support bone, skin, and hair health.
Overall, the nutrient-dense profile of hazelnuts makes them a healthy addition to the diet, providing benefits for heart health, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and more.
Iran is one of the top seven producers of hazelnuts in the world. Iranian hazelnuts are of top quality.
Botany Treasury offers raw, roasted, and salted hazelnuts with or without skin. If you are interested in purchasing our hazelnuts, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us