Hazelnut flour

Hazelnut flour is a fine powder obtained by grinding roasted and peeled hazelnuts. It is a highly valued ingredient in pastry and gourmet cooking for its sweet, intense, and slightly toasted flavor, which provides a rich texture and a characteristic aroma to desserts, breads, cookies, and other dishes.

This type of flour mainly comes from regions where hazelnuts are cultivated, such as Turkey, Italy, and Spain. Hazelnut flour is an excellent gluten-free alternative for those seeking nutritious and tasty options, as it retains the healthy properties of the original nut.

Among its properties, its high content of healthy fats, especially monounsaturated fatty acids, proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins such as E, and minerals like magnesium and copper, stand out. Furthermore, its consumption can help improve cardiovascular health and provide sustained energy.

Regarding synonyms in Hispanic America, hazelnut flour may also be found as hazelnut powder or ground hazelnut, although the term "hazelnut flour" is the most common and recognized in recipes and specialized stores.