Round Nuts (Plump Nuts): They are spherical hazelnuts with almost the same length, width and thickness. They are generally medium sized with high quality varieties. Internal yield (yield), oil and protein ratios are high. All varieties that can be easily diced and bleached are under this group. Due to their round shape, they are suitable for cracking. Giresun Tombul Hazelnut, which is also included in this group, is the most superior variety in the world. In addition, Palaz, Mincane, Foşa, Kan, Çakıldak and Kara types are also included in this group.
Pointed Hazelnuts: They are varieties whose length is slightly more than their width and thickness. This type of hazelnut brings more waste during crushing. For this reason, they are mostly marketed as shelled. There are varieties such as Sivri and İncekara.
Almond Nuts:
They are varieties whose length is much more than their thickness and width. They are generally large and showy, but with low quality varieties. They are not suitable for cracking and processing. They are consumed as shelled, without drying, as a snack. There are two types as Round Almond and Flat Almond.
Raw Hazelnut, which is rich in Vitamin E, which enables the production of cancer-preventing cells, thus has cancer preventive and therapeutic properties.
Raw Hazelnut is a heart and vascular friendly food. At the same time, it has the feature of preventing the risk of heart attack with its Vitamin E and Arginine content.
Raw Hazelnut, which is a very rich fiber source, adjusts blood sugar level and eliminates the risk of diabetes.
It will prevent red blood cells from breaking down, reducing the risk of anemia. The hazelnut that regulates the blood circulation also reduces the risks of fever, cold and disease.
Hazelnuts are high in calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are essential minerals that keep bone density intact as they age. Manganese helps build stronger bones and also prevents the onset of osteoporosis in women.
Hazelnut is a rich source of vitamin E and vitamin C. These vitamins are considered the cornerstones of skin care, and their combination of fatty acids make them the most beneficial food for healthy and glowing skin.