Hazelnut or Fibert:Corylus avellana L.
Article Content:
- .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.




