Traceable/Organic Turkish Hazelnuts

Turkish hazelnuts account for 75-80 percent of the world’s hazelnut production, with all of them coming from Turkey’s Black Sea coasts. It begins in the western Black Sea at Zonguldak and extends eastward as a green strip between the sea and the mountains almost to the Georgian border. 4.000.000 people are directly or indirectly linked to hazelnut, which originates from an area of 550-600 thousand hectares in Turkey, increasing the socioeconomic significance of the hazelnut and thus the importance of responsibly sourcing.

Our preferred partners in Turkey have their own projects 

and provide traceability, with an approach that 

prioritizes environmental and social responsibilities 

over financial goals 

What makes Turkish hazelnuts so special? 

Turkish hazelnuts deserve to be recognized in the world of hazelnuts. The Giresun hazelnut is the most valuable of the varieties. It is primarily produced in the mountains of the Black Sea using traditional methods, and it has a peelability that is 90% similar to the well-known Italian variety TGT (Tonda Gentile Trilobata of Piedmont). It has a delightful taste, a high oil content, and is delicate. Levant and Akcakoca are two other well-known varieties. Levant Quality has less oil than Giresun but more than Akçakoca Quality. Less oily than others, Akçakoca quality is ideal for the confectionery industry.

We are proud to offer the best of the previously stated varieties from Turkish family businesses. Our selection of hazelnut types and kernel sizes allows for creations in confectionery, baking, ice cream, and other applications. Natural, roasted, blanched, diced, and paste ingredients are always traceable, and some are certified organic. Maintaining strict safety and quality standards results in the best flavor, texture, and aroma.

Natural Inshell Hazelnuts

• Country of Origin: Turkey
• Type: Giresun, Levant, Akcakoca Organic and/or traceable Inshell Hazelnuts
• Size: >17, >18, >19 mm
• Packaging: 50, 80 kg kraft bags and 1000 kg big bags.
• SHELF LIFE  – 12 Months in PP bags (Storage under 10-15° C, RH max. 65 %)

Raw Hazelnut Kernels

• Country of Origin: Turkey
• Type: Giresun, Levant, Akcakoca Organic and/or traceable with skin without shell Hazelnuts
• Size: 9-11 mm, 11-13 mm, 13-15 mm
• Packaging: 5, 10, 20, 25 kg vacuum bags in cartons.
• SHELF LIFE – 9 Months in jute or big bags (Storage under 10-15° C, RH max. 65 %) 12 Months in vacuum bag

Blanched / Roasted Hazelnut Kernels

• Country of Origin: Turkey
• Type: Giresun, Levant, Akcakoca Organic and/or traceable Roasted and Blanched Hazelnut Kernels. Natural hazelnut kernels are processed with heat, skin is peeled and the hazelnut kernel takes its roasted form with 5% skin and 0.8-3% desired humidity level.
• Size: 9-11 mm, 11-13 mm, 13-15 mm
• Packaging: 5, 10, 20, 25 kg vacuum bags in cartons.
• SHELF LIFE – 12 Months (Storage under 10-15° C, Relative humidity max. 65 %)

Natural / Roasted Diced Hazelnuts

• Country of Origin: Turkey
• Type: Giresun, Levant, Akcakoca Organic and/or traceable Naturel and Roasted Diced Hazelnuts. Hazelnult Kernels cut into smaller pieces with 0.8-3% desired humidity level and 5-30% skin.
• Size: Any size between 0-12 mm with 2, 3, 4 mm size differenes
• Packaging: 0,5/1/2/5/10/12,5/20/ 25 kg vacuum bags in cartons.
• SHELF LIFE – 12 Months in vacuum (Storage under 10-15° C, Relative humidity max. 65 %)

Natural / Roasted Hazelnut Flour(Meal)

• Country of Origin: Turkey
• Type: Giresun, Levant, Akcakoca Organic and/or traceable Natural, Blanched or Roasted Hazelnut kernels grinded into powder form with 4-6% humidity.
• Size: 0-1.5 mm, 0-2 mm, 0-3 mm
• Packaging: 10, 25 kg vacuum bags in cartons.
• SHELF LIFE – 12 Months in vacuum (Storage under 10 – 15° C, Relative humidity max. 65 %)

HAZELNUT PASTE

• Country of Origin: Turkey
• Type: Giresun Organic and/or traceable hazelnuts
• Packaging:  20/25/30/60/200 kg NET drums, 1000 kg NET plastic containers, 10/12,5/15/20/25 kg NET plastic buckets, bulk containers
• Shelf life: 12 Months in drums / plastic containers (Storage under 10 – 15° C, relative humidity max. 65 %)