Raw Hazelnuts (Filberts), Blanched Unsalted, Skinless Kernels Packed Fresh in the USA Nut Cravings raw blanched hazelnuts are fully skinless kernels with the brown papery inner skin professionally removed, unsalted and packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bag. Every one-ounce serving delivers 180 calories, 4 grams of protein, and 3 grams of dietary fiber, making these a good source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and magnesium. The blanched format produces clean, off-white, uniform kernels with a milder and sweeter flavor profile than skin-on hazelnuts, making these the correct starting ingredient for hazelnut flour, gianduja paste, praline, hazelnut spread, and any pastry or confectionery application where color and smooth texture matter. Thirteen verified buyer reviews. 4.85 stars. Six sizes from 4 oz to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $25. Browse the complete hazelnuts collection for skin-on and roasted formats alongside these blanched kernels, and the full nuts collection for every variety available from Nut Cravings. Why Blanched Is the Required Format for Pastry and Pale Applications The brown skin on a hazelnut carries astringent flavor compounds and contributes brown flecks to any batter, flour, or paste it enters. For rustic applications like granola, pesto, and hazelnut bread, that skin character adds depth and the skin-on format is the better choice. For pastry and confectionery applications where a clean, uniform, pale result is needed, blanched is the correct format. Hazelnut flour ground from blanched kernels produces off-white flour that integrates cleanly into pale batters and gluten-free baking without visible brown flecks. Homemade hazelnut spread, white chocolate hazelnut bark, gianduja paste, and praline all require the blanched format because the visual and textural result depends on skinless kernels. The flavor is also cleaner and milder than skin-on, allowing the natural hazelnut sweetness to come through without the slight astringency the skin carries. Nutrition Facts Per One Ounce (28g) Calories: 180 Total Fat: 17g (22% DV) Saturated Fat: 1g (5% DV) Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Total Carbohydrate: 5g (2% DV) Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% DV) Total Sugars: 1g (includes 0g added sugars) Protein: 4g Calcium: 40mg (4% DV) Iron: 1mg (6% DV) Potassium: 180mg (4% DV) Good Source of Seven Key Nutrients Every one-ounce serving of these raw blanched hazelnuts is a verified good source of: Protein: 4g per serving supporting daily protein intake Dietary Fiber: 3g per serving, 11% of the daily value Vitamin B: supporting energy metabolism and nervous system function Antioxidants: present in every raw blanched kernel Iron: 1mg per serving, 6% of the daily value Zinc: supporting immune function and daily mineral needs Magnesium: supporting muscle function per serving At just 5g total carbohydrate and 3g dietary fiber per ounce, raw blanched hazelnuts deliver approximately 2g net carbohydrates per serving, fully compatible with keto, paleo, and low-carb dietary approaches. How to Use Raw Blanched Hazelnuts Hazelnut Flour for Gluten-Free Baking Pulse raw blanched hazelnuts in a food processor in 5-second bursts for approximately 45 to 60 seconds of cumulative processing until a fine flour forms. Stop before the oils release and the mixture becomes paste. The blanched format produces off-white flour that integrates cleanly into pale cake batters, cookie doughs, and torte recipes without any brown skin flecks. For deeper flavor, lightly toast the blanched hazelnuts at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes before processing. Hazelnut flour substitutes for almond flour in Italian, Austrian, and French dessert traditions. Homemade Hazelnut Spread Lightly roast blanched hazelnuts at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes, then blend with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and a small amount of oil until smooth. The blanched format produces a clean-colored spread rather than the mottled brown result that skin-on hazelnuts would generate. Full control over ingredient ratios and sweetness level with no artificial additives. Gianduja Paste and Italian Confections Raw blanched hazelnuts are the traditional starting ingredient for gianduja, the Italian hazelnut-chocolate paste that forms the base of premium chocolate confections. The blanched format is specified because the finished paste requires uniform color and smooth texture without skin particles. Toast lightly, then grind to a fine paste and combine with melted chocolate and powdered sugar for authentic gianduja. Praline and French Confections Blanched hazelnuts caramelized with sugar in a dry pan, then cooled and ground into praline paste, are the base for French and Belgian praline fillings in chocolates and pastries. The blanched format produces the pale, uniform praline color that skin-on hazelnuts cannot deliver. Hazelnut Milk Blend raw blanched hazelnuts with water and strain through cheesecloth for a clean, pale hazelnut milk. The blanched format produces a lighter color and milder flavor than skin-on hazelnut milk, which comes out naturally darker from the skin compounds. White Chocolate and Pale Pastry Applications White chocolate hazelnut bark, white chocolate hazelnut truffles, and pale confections all depend on the visual contrast of clean, pale hazelnut kernels against white chocolate. The blanched format is the only starting ingredient that produces this result. Choosing the Right Size 4 oz: First-time buyers and small single-batch pastry use at $1.99 per ounce 8 oz: Light regular baking use at $1.62 per ounce 1 lb: The practical everyday size at $1.37 per ounce for regular home bakers 2 lb: Frequent bakers and commercial pastry applications at $1.12 per ounce 3 lb: High-volume kitchen use at $0.94 per ounce 5 lb: Maximum per-ounce savings at $0.84 per ounce for bulk buyers Storage Seal the resealable bag firmly after every use. Raw blanched hazelnuts are slightly more perishable than skin-on hazelnuts since the skin acts as an additional protective barrier. Room temperature, away from heat and light: 3 to 4 months of peak freshness after opening Refrigerated in the sealed bag or airtight container: up to 12 months Frozen in an airtight container: up to 18 months For 2 lb and 3 lb sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers on arrival and refrigerate or freeze what will not be used within three to four months. Raw Blanched Hazelnuts Guarantee 4.85 stars from 13 verified buyers. Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these raw blanched hazelnuts arrive below the freshness standard you expect, contact our team at 877-471-4870 or [email protected] within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Browse the complete hazelnuts collection for skin-on and roasted hazelnut formats, or explore the full nuts collection for every nut variety available from Nut Cravings.
