Description
Hazelnuts (sometimes called filberts or filbert nuts) are nuts of any tree from the genus Corylus, especially Corylus avellana. Hazelnuts are often chopped and used in desserts like pastries, pies, truffles, biscotti, cookies, tarts, and macaroons, salads. Hazelnut flavoring is one of the most popular flavors for coffee creamers, and it is also used to make hazelnut liqueur, which can be mixed into cocktails.
Hazelnuts are high in vitamin E and vitamin A.The monounsaturated fatty acids in the nut helps regulate cholesterol level and blood sugar and the dietary fiber in it contributes to overall gastrointestinal health.
