Hazelnut Oil, Certification : FSSAI Certified

hazelnut, (genus corylus), also called filbert, cobnut, or hazel, genus of about 15 species of shrubs and trees in the birch family (betulaceae) and the edible nuts they produce. the plants are native to the north temperate zone. several species are of commercial importance for their nuts, and a number are valuable hedgerow and ornamental trees grown for their colorful autumnal foliage. an oil from the european filbert, or common hazel (corylus avellana), is used in food products, perfumes, and soaps; the tree yields a reddish white soft timber, useful for small articles such as tool handles and walking sticks.

hazelnut (corylus avellana) is widely used in food production in raw, roasted, salted, and paste form. proteins are key components conferring favorable sensory, technological, and functional properties to hazelnut. hazelnut (corylus avellana l.) is an important crop with a global production exceeding 800,000 metric tons accounting for an economical value of more than $800 million. the attractive and typical aroma of roasted hazelnuts has been intensively investigated.