A Grade Natural Hazelnuts Origin: Philippines

Hazelnut
Turkish Hazelnuts

We supply:
Raw Hazelnuts in shell
Size 17+ mm
Size 18+
Size 20+

Raw Hazelnut Kernels
Size 11/13mm
Size 13/15mm
Size 14/16mm
Size 15+ mm

Blanched Hazelnuts kernels
Diced Hazelnuts kernels
Chopped Hazelnuts kernels
Packing: in 25kgs. poly bag
Packing: in 25kgs. poly bag

The name "hazelnut" applies to the nuts of any of the species of the genus Corylus. This hazelnut, the kernel of the seed, is edible and used raw or roasted, or used for cooking various vegetable and meat dishes. The main hazelnut producing countries are Turkey, Italy, Spain, the USA, Iran, and Greece, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Asia Minor countries and several European countries. In this list Turkey is the first world hazelnut producer and exporter. History industrial hazelnut harvest in Turkey has already exceeded 100 years. Turkey, which is one of the few countries in the world with favorable weather conditions for hazelnut production, accounts for 75% of the global production and 70-75% of the exportation. Hazelnut is grown in both the eastern and western regions of Turkey along the Black Sea, in areas where the soil is unsuitable for other crops and on sharply sloping soils (steeps higher than 20%). An additional benefit for hazelnut growing areas with high rainfall is the crop's ability to prevent soil erosion. Approximately two to three million growers (5 percent of the nation's population) depend on hazelnut growing for their income and it is therefore easy to understand the strategic value of hazelnut production in the social and economic structure of this region. Turkey is the world's leading hazelnut producer, accounting for about 75 percent of the total world supply. About 60 percent of the crop is produced in the Eastern Black Sea Region, 15 percent is produced in the Central Region and the remaining 25 percent is produced in the Western Black Sea Region. The top producer of hazelnuts, by a large margin, is Turkey, specifically Ordu and Giresun Province. In Turkey, the regions where hazelnut is grown can be divided into two sub-regions: a) Standard Region (eastern part of the Black Sea Region): Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Trabzon and Artvin provinces; b) Standard Region (middle and western part of the Black Sea Region): Samsun, Sinop, Kastamonu, Bolu, DA zce, Sakarya, Zonguldak and Kocaeli provinces. Turkish hazelnut is considered the best in the world for several reasons - it is the most correct form, has good taste, and in its composition contains a large amount of fatty acids.

Turkish Hazelnut Types and Sizes

According to their shapes in shell hazelnuts are named differently such as: Rounded, Pointed and Long Hazelnuts. Hazelnut's Origins: Giresun, AkA akoca, Samsun, Ordu, Trabzon.

Giresun Quality Hazelnuts:
Grown throughout Giresun and part of neighboring Trabzon, hazelnut production in this area has been famous for centuries. Giresun quality hazelnuts have a nice round shape, the highest oil content and the most delicious taste. Furthermore, their skins can be removed easily.

AkA akoca Quality Hazelnuts:
This hazelnut type grown in the Western region of Black Sea. These hazelnuts are lower in fat content than the other varieties and are very suitable for the confectionery industry.

Levant Quality Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts, grown in all other areas of Turkey are known as Levant quality. Levant quality contains less oil than Giresun, but slightly higher than AkA akoca quality. Levant quality hazelnut's fat content generally higher than the nuts, produced in other countries.

Types of Turkish Hazelnuts

In Shell Hazelnuts
Description: Hazelnut with Shell
Type: Levant (Ordu), Giresun, AkA akoca
Size: 17 mm, 18mm +, 20mm +
Usage: Snack as roasted and salted

Natural Hazelnut Kernels
Description: Natural Kernel with Brown Skin
Type: Levant (Ordu), Giresun, AkA akoca
Size: 11-13 mm, 13-15 mm, 14-16 mm, 15 mm +
Usage: Snack and bakery

Blanched Hazelnut Kernels
Description: Natural hazelnut kernel is processed with heat, the skin is