Hazelnuts are also known as Philberts due to them being harvested around the time of St. Philberts Day – the 22nd August. Hazelnut trees grow to a height of 7m and drop their leaves and nuts when they are ready to be harvested – therefore most growers allow them to drop on their own rather than using machinery.
Mass harvesting of hazelnuts, which are rich in calcium, Vitamin E and magnesium, is thought to date back 9000 years, to Scotland.
Turkey is the largest producer of this nut, which has a high fat content and can be eaten fresh or dried or used in confectionary, praline, truffles, oil and paste products.
Available origin:
- Siciliy
- Turkey
- Georgia