Hazelnuts hold a special place among confectionery ingredients. Their unique taste, aroma and textural qualities make them an indispensable component of chocolate products, baked goods and desserts.
Why hazelnuts are so popular in confectionery
Hazelnuts have a number of properties that make them an ideal choice for confectionery production. These characteristics ensure high quality of the final product and meet the requirements of even the most demanding manufacturers.
- Perfect pairing with chocolate: hazelnut flavor beautifully complements cocoa, creating a harmonious bouquet
- Crunchy texture: adds a pleasant contrast to the soft chocolate mass in desserts
- High oil content: ensures richness and juiciness of the finished product
- Processing stability: withstands various types of heat treatment
- Long shelf life: retains its qualities throughout the product's entire shelf life
Main areas of application
Hazelnuts are used across a wide range of confectionery segments — from mass production to the premium sector. Let's look at the main areas of application.
Supply forms for processors
Hazelnuts are supplied to confectionery manufacturers in various forms, each with its own advantages and areas of use.
Whole nuts
Whole hazelnut kernels are used to decorate confectionery products, fill chocolate candies, and add to chocolate bars. Size grading ensures even distribution in the finished product.
Chopped hazelnuts
Chopped nuts of various fractions (large, medium, fine) are used in baking and in the production of chocolate dragées and glazes. The fraction is chosen depending on the type of product.
Hazelnut paste
Roasted hazelnut paste is a semi-finished product used in the production of chocolate, creams, and fillings. It has an intense flavor and smooth texture.
Hazelnut flour
Finely ground hazelnuts are used in confectionery production to improve dough texture and give baked goods a nutty flavor and aroma.
Technical requirements for hazelnuts
Confectionery industry supplies are subject to special quality requirements for raw materials. These standards ensure the stability of the production process and the quality of the finished product.
- Kernel size: diameter grading with a tolerance of no more than 2 mm
- Moisture: no more than 5% to ensure proper storage
- Oil content: at least 55% to ensure flavor quality
- Defects: no more than 1% damaged or underdeveloped kernels
- Aflatoxins: strict compliance with EU and FDA limits
- Uniformity: batches must be uniform in size and color
Logistics for confectionery manufacturers
Hazelnut supplies to the confectionery industry require a special approach to logistics. Large manufacturers operate on a regular-delivery model with smaller batches, which minimizes warehousing costs and ensures the freshness of raw materials.
We offer flexible supply terms, including shipment in containers of various sizes, packaging into consumer-ready containers, and labeling according to the customer's requirements.
