Origin :
Hazelnut is the nut of the hazel and therefore includes any of the nuts deriving from species of the genus Corylus, especially the nuts of the species Corylus avellana. It is also known as cobnut or filbert nut according to species.
Hazelnuts are used in confectionery to make praline, and also used in combination with chocolate for chocolate truffles and products such as Nutella and Frangelico liqueur. Hazelnut oil, pressed from hazelnuts, is strongly flavoured and used as a cooking oil. Turkey is the world's largest producer of hazelnuts.
Hazelnut is a primary ingredient of the vodka-based liqueur, frangelico.
Colour :
Gold.
Tasting Notes :
Nose: Fresh and floral nutty notes.
Attack: Fresh and vegetal hazelnut taste.
Applications :
- Coffees
- Milkshakes
- Dessert drinks
- Cocoas
- Steamed milks