Turkish hazelnuts – 1 kg

Turkish hazelnut

 

Türkiye has a lot of delicious and healthy fruits and nuts. Among all these products, hazelnuts are among the most sought after in Turkey.

Turkish hazelnut is a type of hazelnut grown in Eastern Europe and Turkey. The nuts have a hard shell covering the tender, sweet pulp. Turkish hazelnut is one of the most popular hazelnut varieties worldwide.

Turkish hazelnuts are a very popular snack in Türkiye. It is usually roasted and eaten on its own. Or use it in recipes like baklava and other desserts. It is also exported for commercial use to European countries.

Turkish hazelnuts are delicious and have many health benefits. The benefits of hazelnuts are discovered in traditional Turkish cuisine. Turkish hazelnuts are rich in protein, vitamin E, iron and calcium. It also contains many antioxidants that are necessary to protect the body from diseases resulting from oxidative stress.

 

Benefits of Turkish hazelnuts:

• Great source of protein and carbohydrates. These nuts also contain healthy fats and a lot of fiber, which means they can be a great addition to any diet.
• In addition to being a great source of protein, hazelnuts can also help you lose weight. Research has shown that eating 25 grams of hazelnuts daily for four weeks can reduce body mass index and waist circumference in healthy adults.
• Nuts are also a source of fiber, which contributes to protecting the heart. It contains unsaturated fats that help reduce harmful cholesterol in the body by equating it with beneficial cholesterol.
• The fiber in nuts helps prevent cancer. It also helps fight intestinal cancer due to its antioxidants. For this reason, doctors recommend that it is a delicious snack and replaces it with chocolate, provided that it is free of salt to maintain health.
• protection against coronary heart disease, Reducing cholesterol, acting as an antioxidant. In addition to containing zinc, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E, It also contains alpha-linolenic acid. Which enhances the ability of the immune system.