Organic Hazelnuts 125g/250g

Hazelnuts are the quintessential European nut — rich, earthy, and deeply versatile in both sweet and savoury cooking. These certified organic hazelnuts from Just Natural Organic are whole, raw, skin-on kernels with a naturally sweet, mildly earthy flavour that intensifies dramatically when roasted. They are an excellent source of Vitamin E, manganese, copper, and thiamine (B1), alongside healthy monounsaturated fats and dietary fibre.

Hazelnuts contain significant proanthocyanidin antioxidants, folate for cardiovascular and cell health, and are one of the better nut sources of plant protein and fibre. Their flavour pairs particularly well with chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and warm spices.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free, home-compostable packaging. Available in 125g and 250g.

Eat as a snack. Toast and rub off the skins for a more mellow flavour. Blend into homemade hazelnut butter or chocolate hazelnut spread. Use in praline, truffles, or biscotti. Scatter over salads or roasted carrots with honey. Chop and press into the tops of cookies or brownies before baking.

Recipe idea — Hazelnut & Dark Chocolate Bark: Melt 200g dark chocolate (70%+) in a bain marie. Toast 80g hazelnuts in a dry pan for 5 minutes, rub off skins in a tea towel, then roughly chop. Spread melted chocolate in a thin layer on baking paper. Scatter over chopped hazelnuts, a pinch of flaky salt, and optionally dried cherries or orange zest. Refrigerate for 1 hour until set, then break into shards. A simple, impressive treat that keeps for 2 weeks.

Key nutrients: Very high in Vitamin E (>150% NRV per 100g), manganese, copper, thiamine (B1), folate, magnesium, and proanthocyanidin antioxidants. High in monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) and dietary fibre.

Ingredients: Organic Hazelnuts.

FAQs

Should I toast hazelnuts before using them?
Toasting hazelnuts transforms their flavour dramatically — bringing out deep, rich, nutty notes and reducing any bitterness from the skin. Spread on a baking tray and roast at 180°C for 10–12 minutes until the skins crack and the nut smells toasty. Tip into a tea towel and rub vigorously to remove most of the skin. You don't need to remove every bit of skin.

Can I make hazelnut butter from these?
Yes — toast the hazelnuts and remove most of the skins, then blend in a food processor for 5–8 minutes, scraping down the sides regularly, until completely smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and a little coconut oil if you prefer a looser consistency. Homemade hazelnut butter has a much more complex flavour than commercial versions.

Are hazelnuts a good source of Vitamin E?
Yes — hazelnuts are one of the best nut sources of Vitamin E, providing around 15mg per 100g — well above 100% of the NRV. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage and supports immune function and skin health.

Are these gluten-free?
Yes — hazelnuts are naturally gluten-free. Packed in a facility handling tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, and gluten-containing grains.

Are they suitable for Nutella-style recipes?
Absolutely — hazelnuts are the primary ingredient in traditional Gianduja-style chocolate spreads. For a healthier homemade version, blend toasted hazelnuts with raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and a little maple syrup.