Hazelnut or Fibert:Corylus avellana L.

Contents

• Botanical description:Corylus avellana L.
• Kernel Types:Hazelnut.
• Hazelnut Taxonomy,cultivars.
• Hazelnut Origin, history of cultivation.
• General Culture:Hazelnut.
• Nutritional Values:Hazelnut.
• Research Update:Hazelnut or Corylus avellana L.

Kernel Types:Hazelnut.:

Round hazelnut kernels : With diameters equal or slightly less than their height.
 Pointed hazelnut kernels : With height slightly more than their diameters and tapering end.
 Other hazelnut kernels : Those other than round and pointed hazelnuts.

 Hazelnuts kernels are prepared in extra, 1 and class 2. Extra and 1st class hazelnut kernels have a minimum diameter of 9 mm. Those below this size are named thin or piccola (6 ~ 9 mm) hazelnuts.
 Extra and 1st class hazelnuts are generally prepared in following sizes in accordance with the requirement of the buyer:
 13-15 mm
 11-13 mm.
 less than 11 mm.
 2nd class hazelnut kernels do not require a sizing.

Reference:

• 1.Hazelnut or Fibert:Corylus avellana L.

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♣ last edit date:21th,Oct.2010.