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Filberts

Filbert nuts, also known as hazelnuts, are a long time favorite in desserts, beverages, and pastries because of their distinct and pleasing flavor. Their popularity is spreading, as the filbert adds a unique and deliciously nutty flavor to other foods such as meats, vegetables and fish. The filbert nut is surrounded by an odd shaped hard shell that looks similar to a topless acorn. The nut has a think brown bitter skin that is typically removed before eating. Filberts contain a large amount of oil which is often pressed to produce a sweet smelling and savory hazelnut oil. The oil is commonly used in liqueurs and hot beverages such as coffee.

Filberts are delicious when roasted and served over vegetables or salads. When baked in cookies and cakes, they are always the first to disappear. Filberts are extremely popular in the candy-making industry and taste amazing when covered in chocolate or sprinkled on gourmet pastries. They are sometimes crushed and sprinkled on top of many main dishes as a garnish in upscale restaurants. Filbert nuts are a special treat when roasted and introduce a wonderful burst of flavor when added to a mixture of other nuts.

Filberts are rich with a mixture of vitamins and minerals including a high concentration of vitamin E. It is also one of the only nuts that have the natural antioxidant vitamin A, which is linked to cancer prevention. Filberts are a great source of manganese, zinc and selenium. They are low in sugar and sodium and do not contain any cholesterol. Eating just a small amount of filberts each day can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as proven by the Food and Drug Administration. So not only are they absolutely scrumptious, but filberts are also beneficial to your health!

Enhance the taste of almost any food with the sweet and flavorful taste of filberts. These nuts can be used in many recipes for sauces, meats, seafood, pastas, breads, baked goods, trail mixes and beverages, or are a simple yet tasty and healthy treat to snack on alone.