Hazelnuts and Walnuts
Walnuts are celebrated not only for their rich, nutty flavour but also for their impressive nutritional profile. Adding a savoury nutty flavour, and much needed protein and healthy fats, their versatility makes them extremely popular in the culinary industry.
Most interestingly, walnuts are recently featured heavily in the cocktail scene. Mixologists are currently obsessed with all thing’s savoury, focusing on umami heroes, meaty mixes and vegetable variations. Walnuts are highlighted heavily in these mixology creations, with products like walnut bitters delicately lending the earthy, nuttiness of walnuts to cocktails and liquid creations.
Even afternoon bakes and decadent desserts are being added to the list of drinkable masterpieces, emblematic of consumers obsession with indulgence. Drinkable desserts offer consumers an element of guilt-free indulgence, choosing to sip on their sweet treats. This trend is framed more widely in the search for healthy indulgence. Seeds and nuts continue to play a large role in this trend, offering textural benefits.
Moreover, nuts can offer desirable flavour profiles for consumers, with hazelnuts offering a very different flavour profile to pine nuts, and macadamias being vastly different from cashews. Hazelnuts in particular, although earthy and savoury, have a warm buttery flavour that adds subtlety to both sweet and savoury applications. They are a popular ingredient in desserts such as pralines, chocolate spreads (like the beloved Nutella), and pastries. Roasting hazelnuts intensifies their flavour, making them a delightful addition to salads, granolas, and even savoury dishes like roasted vegetables and poultry.
Whether you’re looking to boost your nutrients with walnuts or hazelnuts, these nuts are a delicious and nutritious addition to any diet. Enjoy their unique flavours and health benefits in a variety of culinary creations.
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Hazelnuts
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Diced Walnuts
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Natural Hazelnut Meal
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