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• Hazelnut is the nut from the hazel tree (Corylus avellana). It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and is commonly eaten as food. Hazelnut contains oil, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. The antioxidants in hazelnut might have heart health benefits.
• Hazelnuts grow in clusters on the hazelnut tree in temperate zones around the world. The outer husk opens as the nut ripens, revealing a hard, smooth hazel colored shell. Depending on the area of the world, they are either hand-picked or mechanically harvested.
• Hazelnuts rank at or near the top of many of the important health categories. Hazelnuts are a rich source of protein, vitamin E, folate, B vitamins, and arginine. In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim that linked nut consumption to a reduced risk of heart disease.
• A hazelnut cob is roughly spherical to oval, about 1525 millimetres (5?81 inch) long and 1015 mm (3?85?8 in) in diameter, with an outer fibrous husk surrounding a smooth shell, while a filbert is more elongated, being about twice as long as its diameter.
• What do hazelnuts do for your body?
• In addition to their omega-3 content, hazelnuts are also packed with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress that can contribute to hypertension. They contain high amounts of phenolic compounds, which help your heart stay healthy by reducing cholesterol and inflammation.