Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts (pronunciation: /ˈheɪzəlnʌts/), also known as cobnuts or filberts depending on species, are the nuts of the hazel tree (Corylus) and are native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Etymology
The term "hazelnut" comes from the Old English "hæselhnutu". The nut was named for the hazel (Corylus) tree. The word "hazel" comes from the Old English "hæsel", which is of Germanic origin; it's related to the Dutch "hazelaar" and the German "Hasel". The term "nut" is from the Old English "hnutu", of Germanic origin.
Description
Hazelnuts are small, round nuts enclosed in a hard shell. They are typically harvested in the fall, and are known for their rich, slightly sweet flavor. They are used in a variety of culinary applications, including baking and confectionery, and are also pressed to produce hazelnut oil.
Related Terms
- Corylus: The genus of deciduous trees and large shrubs native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The hazelnut is the nut of the hazel tree.
- Nut (fruit): A hard-shelled fruit of some plants. Hazelnuts are a type of nut.
- Hazel (color): A color that is a representation of the average color of hazelnuts.
- Hazelnut oil: An oil extracted from hazelnuts, used for culinary and sometimes cosmetic purposes.
Health Benefits
Hazelnuts are rich in protein, monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, manganese, and numerous other essential nutrients. They are linked with a number of health benefits, including heart health, antioxidant benefits, and reduction in cancer risk.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hazelnuts
- Wikipedia's article - Hazelnuts
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