Roasting types
- Light roast for subtle flavor and softer bite
- Medium roast for balanced flavor and color
- Dark roast for intense nutty notes
- Skin-on or blanched roasted kernels
Roasted Hazelnut Kernels
Roasted Turkish hazelnut kernels produced from calibrated Black Sea origin raw kernels, roasted to light, medium or dark profiles. Designed for chocolate, snacks, nut mixes, bakery, ice cream and value-added hazelnut applications where flavor, crunch and color must be consistent across every batch.
Key facts at a glance
Atlas Hazelnuts supplies roasted hazelnut kernels as ready-to-use ingredients for confectionery, snacks and bakery. Roasting parameters are defined together with the buyer to achieve the desired color, flavor intensity and crunch, while preserving shelf life and texture throughout the product’s lifecycle.
Typical uses
- Chocolate bars, tablets and pralines
- Premium mixed nuts and snacking lines
- Bakery toppings and inclusions
- Ice cream, gelato and dessert decorations
Supply format
- Bulk export from Türkiye
- Containerized sea freight
- FOB, CFR and selected DAP terms
- Multi-pallet and full container loads
Technical specifications
Roasted hazelnut kernels are produced from calibrated raw kernels, then roasted under controlled conditions to achieve target color and flavor. Key parameters can be customized for chocolate, snacking or bakery applications.
Roast profiles & calibers
- Roast levels: light, medium or dark (defined with buyer’s QA team)
- Typical color range: controlled via L* value and cut-test scores
- Common calibers: 9–11, 11–13, 13–15 mm for whole-kernel applications
- Special calibers or mixes for further chopping or paste production
- Skin-on roasted or blanched roasted kernels, depending on usage
Physical & chemical parameters (indicative)
- Moisture: typically lower than raw kernels after roasting (target agreed per spec)
- Foreign matter: Nil
- Damaged / broken kernels: defined maximum according to product type
- Color defects / over-roasted pieces: controlled through visual and process checks
- Peroxide value & free fatty acids: monitored to support shelf life and flavor stability
Microbiological guidelines (indicative)
- Total plate count: aligned with roasting conditions and buyer requirements
- Yeasts & moulds: managed through roasting, cooling and correct packing
- Pathogens (incl. Salmonella): absent in 25 g according to food safety regulations
- Aflatoxins: raw material controlled and tested lots available on request
Final microbiological limits are confirmed in the product specification and may vary by destination market and internal standards.
From calibrated raw kernels to roasted, cooled and packed hazelnuts ready for direct use
in chocolate, snacks and bakery lines.
Roasted kernels filled in industrial packaging, designed to protect flavor, crunch and
color through transport and storage.
Origin, varieties and roasting behavior
Atlas Hazelnuts primarily sources from Türkiye’s Black Sea region, where hazelnuts have been cultivated and processed for generations. Starting from stable, traceable raw material helps ensure that roasted kernels deliver consistent flavor, color and texture across seasons.
Black Sea origin kernels
Tombul & regional cultivars
Roast-optimized lots
Traceable supply lines
Key cultivars for roasting
- Tombul: widely used for roasting thanks to its balanced oil content, round shape and clean flavor that intensifies with roasting.
- Foşa, Çakıldak & others: selectively used depending on desired flavor profile, availability and application.
Supply model
- Roasted kernels produced in certified plants with established roasting lines.
- Possibility to align roast profile with existing specifications or reference products.
- Options for long-term roasting programs tied to annual volume forecasts.
- Documentation and traceability adapted to EU, UK, North American and other regulated markets.
Kernels sourced from Türkiye’s Black Sea region and roasted in dedicated lines for
chocolate, snack and bakery applications.
Applications & formulation roles
Roasted hazelnut kernels are an immediate, ready-to-pack or ready-to-mix ingredient. They can be used as a final visual and sensory element, or as an intermediate step before chopping, slicing or milling into other formats.
Chocolate & pralines
Whole roasted kernels for tablets, bars and pralines where crunch and internal color must be uniform. Medium roast is often selected for a balanced flavor expression in couvertures and fillings.
Snacking & nut mixes
Roasted kernels as stand-alone snack nuts or as part of mixed nut concepts with almonds, cashews and pistachios. Darker roasts can be used for savory or seasoned profiles.
Bakery & pastry
Roasted kernels used as toppings on cakes, tarts and viennoiserie, or further processed into chopped roasted hazelnuts for inclusions in doughs and batters.
Ice cream & gelato
Roasted kernels added as inclusions and decorations in ice cream and gelato. The chosen roast level supports both taste and visual appeal, especially after freezing and distribution.
Breakfast & cereals
Roasted kernels, halves or chopped formats used in granola, muesli, cereal bars and breakfast toppings where a crunchy hazelnut component is required.
Further processing
Roasted kernels as inputs for roasted chopped hazelnuts, roasted hazelnut flour or roasted pastes and pralines, aligning with your downstream product portfolio.
Packaging, logistics & shelf life
Roasted kernels require packaging that protects against oxidation, moisture pick-up and physical damage. Atlas Hazelnuts works with packing formats suited to both short and long transit routes.
Standard packaging
- Vacuum-packed bags (e.g. 20–25 kg) in cartons or on pallets
- Multi-layer bags designed to limit oxygen and moisture
- Big bags for industrial users, subject to application and route
Shipping & Incoterms
- FOB: major Turkish ports serving Europe, MENA and global destinations
- CFR: key ports in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia on request
- DAP: selected markets via partner logistics providers
- Support with documentation, loading supervision and inspections
Shelf life & storage
- Typical shelf life: 12–18 months depending on roast level and packaging
- Store in cool, dry, odour-free conditions, away from direct sunlight
- Recommended storage temperature and humidity can be defined in your specification
Quality, documentation & buyer checklist
Roasted hazelnut programs are set up together with your quality, R&D and purchasing teams to ensure the product meets both technical and commercial requirements.
Quality & food safety
- Roasting and packing in certified plants with food safety management systems
- Process controls from raw kernel selection through roasting and packing
- Optional third-party inspection (SGS or similar) at loading
Documentation
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary and health certificates as required
- Laboratory analysis reports and roasting specifications on request
Buyer checklist
- Preferred roast level (light / medium / dark) and colour targets
- Calibers required and allowed tolerances for broken kernels
- Destination port, Incoterms and approximate annual volume
- Specific QA, microbiological or certification requirements
Ready to define your roasted kernel spec?
Share your existing roasted hazelnut specification or describe how you currently use roasted kernels (product type, country, packaging, preferred roast). Atlas Hazelnuts will respond with a tailored offer based on Turkish origin supply.
Planning your next roasted hazelnut kernel program?
Send us your roast profile, calibers, annual volume and target ports. We will prepare a tailored offer from Türkiye.