№ 10 Hazelnut Flour

Hazelnut flour is made from grinding whole raw hazelnuts into a fine meal, typically after blanching to remove the skins for a lighter color and milder flavor. This flour brings a richness and distinctive nutty texture to your baked goods with its naturally sweet, buttery flavor profile. It’s best used with a recipe that is designed for hazelnut flour or almond flour to get started, as its unique properties require specific liquid and binding adjustments.

Hazelnuts are packed with nutrients, especially vitamin E (providing about 37% of daily needs per ounce), which acts as a powerful antioxidant protecting healthy cells from being damaged by free radicals and unstable atoms in our body. The nuts also contain significant amounts of folate for DNA synthesis, thiamine for energy metabolism, and magnesium for muscle and nerve function. Additionally, hazelnuts provide oleic acid, the same heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil, comprising about 78% of their fat content.

Hazelnuts are particularly rich in phenolic compounds, including proanthocyanidins and flavonoids, which contribute to cardiovascular health and may help reduce inflammation. The flour also contains manganese for bone health, copper for iron absorption, and biotin for healthy hair and skin.