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Hazelnut flour is obtained by grinding the fruit of the famous ‘tonda gentile delle langhe’ variety of hazelnut.
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Hazelnut flour is obtained by grinding the fruit of the famous ‘tonda gentile delle langhe’ variety of hazelnut. Unlike other types of flour made from legumes or cereals, which are rich in carbohydrates, hazelnut flour is characterised by the prevalence of lipids compared to other macronutrients; for this reason, despite being dried, hazelnut flour has a very limited shelf life and is sold in vacuum packs.
Hazelnut flour can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen, both dry and soft baked desserts can be made.
An alternative use of hazelnut flour is in breadmaking, but with a limited percentage of 10% compared to 90% of wheat flours; the result is a very energetic bread, rich in lipids. Lately, it has come back into vogue because it is suitable for both a vegan diet and for people who are intolerant to gluten (coeliac disease).
The retail cost of this particular product is quite high, mainly due to two reasons: the BIO specification and commercial reasons. For the end consumer, the purchase of hazelnut flour rarely falls below 19/20 euros per kilo.
| Weight | 0,6 kg |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | Piedmont |
| producer | NoccioleNatura |
| Zona di produzione / lavorazione | Castino (CN) |
| packaging | 500 g |
| Main ingredients | Piedmont Hazelnut I.G.P. |
| appearance | grainy. |
| color | brownish/light brown |
| smell | intense and seductive aroma of hazelnut. |
| Taste | rich and buttery flavour. |
| allergens | PIEDMONT HAZELNUT I.G.P. |
| conservation method | store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources. Once opened, consume within a few days. |
| designation | I.G.P. – Tq.I.P. |
| Recommended pairings | ideal for the preparation of desserts, also recommended for breading meat and fish. |
| Expiration date | 02/09/2022 |
| smaltimento | Plastic packaging and paper label; packaging in the plastic collection and label in the paper collection. |
Nutritional values
NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER 100 G:
ENERGY VALUE 2740 kJ / 655 kcal
PROTEINS 10 g
FATS 63 g of which saturated fatty acids 5 g
CARBOHYDRATES 17 g of which sugars 5 g
SALT 0,02 g
The producer
The farm “NoccioleNatura” was born from the idea of a family strongly linked to its peasant origins with a deep connection to its territory “Le Langhe” and the centuries-old tradition of hazelnut cultivation.
An experience handed down from three generations, up to two young married couples, Massimo and Nicoletta who, with the desire to renew themselves, have chosen to continue along this path and maintain their traditions; this activity is aimed at processing this extraordinary fruit of agro-food excellence, and selling it directly to the final consumer.
Here at NoccioleNatura, hazelnuts are always processed with passion, care and respect for the environment, with the ultimate aim of offering consumers the highest quality, natural and zero-kilometre products.
Their philosophy is to guarantee customers a superior raw material and the idea of a traceable and direct supply chain, from the cultivation of the tree to the sale. These ideals are also represented in their logo, which perfectly conveys the idea of a genuine and natural product.
Production area
Castino is a small village situated in the heart of the Piedmontese Langhe. Its origins are very ancient and historical finds dating back to the period of the Roman Empire have even been found which attest to the existence of this small territory. Moreover, some sources mention that the name of this town comes from the name of a famous Roman legionnaire, who was apparently called Castino.
Others claim that the etymology of the name comes from the Latin word ‘castaneum’ due to the presence of numerous woods, still present in the area today. Among the activities carried out, the most important and distinguishing ones are certainly agriculture and zootechnics. The agricultural activity is mainly based on the cultivation of hazelnuts, vineyards, beans and some types of fruit. Today, Castino has about 1250 inhabitants. The town is located in the west of the Piedmont region, on the back of the hill that separates two valleys: the Belbo and the Bormida. Just 5 kilometres away is the town of Cortemilia, also famous for its hazelnuts, where a festival dedicated to this prized dried fruit is celebrated every year. Among the noble families who ruled this territory throughout history, it is impossible not to mention the Marquises of Cortemilia, the Guttuari of Asti, the Appiani of Turin and the San Giorgio of Bagnasco.
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