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Hazelnut Meal & Hazelnut Flour

Finely milled and coarse hazelnut meal produced from premium Turkish kernels, designed for bakery, gluten-free formulations, confectionery, spreads, plant-based products and industrial applications requiring consistent fat content and granulation.

Fine & coarse grind High-fat content Natural flavor Food industry grade
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Applications: bakery, pastry, cookies, spreads, pralines, cereals, plant-based nutrition products and gluten-free formulations.
Hazelnut meal and hazelnut flour

Key facts at a glance

Hazelnut meal and hazelnut flour are produced by milling roasted or natural kernels to the desired fineness. They provide rich aroma, stable fat content and clean-label formulation benefits for a wide range of food categories.

Available formats

  • Hazelnut meal (coarse)
  • Hazelnut flour (fine grind)
  • Lightly roasted flour for enhanced aroma
  • Defatted hazelnut flour (on request)

Typical uses

  • Gluten-free baking & pastry
  • Confectionery fillings & pralines
  • Spreads, gelato & desserts
  • Plant-based drinks & nutrition bars

Technical profile

  • Natural fat content: 50–65%
  • Moisture: typically < 5%
  • Granulation: 0–2 mm (fine) / 0–4 mm (coarse)
  • Origin: Black Sea region, Türkiye

Technical specifications

Atlas Hazelnuts supplies hazelnut meal and flour produced using calibrated kernels, ensuring stable fat levels, consistent granulation and clean aroma suitable for demanding food applications.

Granulation options

  • Fine hazelnut flour (0–1 mm)
  • Standard meal (0–2 mm)
  • Coarse meal (1–4 mm)
  • Custom grinding profiles for industrial lines

Physical & chemical parameters

  • Moisture: typically < 5%
  • Fat content: 50–65% (varies by roasting level)
  • Peroxide value: controlled to ensure stability
  • Color: natural light brown / golden (depending on roast)

Microbiological guidelines

  • Salmonella: absent in 25 g
  • Yeasts & moulds: controlled per application
  • Total plate count: industrial guidelines upon request
  • Aflatoxin-tested lots available
Bulk packed hazelnut flour
Bulk packaging options including vacuum bags, multiwall bags and industrial big bags.

Origin, varieties & supply model

Hazelnut meal and flour supplied by Atlas Hazelnuts originate from Türkiye’s Black Sea region, the world’s primary hub for premium hazelnut production. Our supply programs ensure consistent quality, traceability and documentation for global food manufacturers.

Black Sea origin
Tombul & Foşa cultivars
Traceable supply
Certified processors

Why Turkish origin?

  • Superior flavor profile due to natural oil composition
  • Stable annual production and export infrastructure
  • Strong quality assurance programs at leading processors
  • Compatibility with chocolate, bakery and spread manufacturing
Origin of Turkish hazelnuts
Türkiye’s Black Sea region — global leader in hazelnut cultivation and processing.

Applications & formulation roles

Hazelnut meal and flour contribute texture, natural sweetness and rich flavor to a wide range of food products, particularly clean-label and better-for-you formulations.

Gluten-free bakery

Ideal for cookies, cakes, muffins, brownies and artisan pastry formulations.

Confectionery & fillings

Used as a base for pralines, spreads, cream fillings and gelato flavor systems.

Plant-based products

Suitable for nut drinks, bars, nutritional blends and dairy alternatives.

Cereals & snacks

Inclusions and coatings for granola, muesli mixes and extruded snacks.

Hazelnut flour applications
Hazelnut meal and flour are widely used in bakery, pastry, spreads, cereals and plant-based formulations.

Packaging, logistics & shelf life

Meal and flour require proper packaging to preserve aroma, prevent oxidation and support long transit times.

Standard packaging

  • 20–25 kg vacuum-packed bags
  • Multiwall paper bags for certain markets
  • Big bags for industrial processors
  • Custom palletization available

Shipping terms

  • FOB Black Sea / Marmara ports
  • CFR global ports
  • DAP for select markets
  • Third-party inspection available

Shelf life

  • 12–18 months depending on fat content
  • Store in cool, dry environment
  • Avoid strong odors and direct sunlight

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