HAZELNUT OIL, For Cooking

Hazelnut tree is a deciduous shrub .Hazel nut is also called as cobnut or filbert nut. It is spherical to oval, with an outer husk surrounding smooth. Hazel nuts are used in confectionary, nutella etc. Hazelnut Carrier Oil is used as cooking oil.
Extraction : Hazelnut oil is obtained by expeller pressing of roasted nuts.
Properties : It is fine texture easily absorbable & aroma is light sweet & nutty.
Components : Its main components are Thiamine, vitamin b 6, protein & unsaturated fat.
Blending : It blends well with sesame oil, Avocado oil& walnut oil.
Uses :

• Hazelnut Carrier Oil is good source of energy.
• It reduces depression.
• It decreases risk of Heart diseases, cancer & chronic diseases.
• It reduces risk of blood clotting & urinary tract infections.
• It is ideal for use in cooking or baking.
• It gives rich flavor to salad dressings, pasta etc.
• It is a delicious addition to nut based baked goods.
• It is a rich substitute for butter.
• It can lower the LDL & raise the levels of HDL
• It is used in aromatherapy to treat & nourish the skin.
• It reduces acne.
• It is useful for alleviating inflammation.
• It acts as an excellent moisturizer.
• Owing to its antibacterial & astringent properties it prevents excessive secretion of skin oil.
• It is perfect for body massage.
• It is good particularly for sensitive skin.
• It can be used as sunscreen.
• It is rich source of vitamin E.
• It eliminates free radicals thus reverses signs of ageing.
• It strengthens hair.
• It is useful for respiratory disorders.

Safety and Precautions : People who are allergic to nuts like peanuts can be allergic to hazel nuts and thus should avoid its use.