Hazelnuts is a fruit of the hazelnut tree. Hazelnuts are consumed world over, as a snack by itself or used as part of baking and chocolate making. They pair wonderfully with chocolates.

Hazelnuts have a sweet flavor and are eaten raw, roasted or ground into a paste. Hazelnuts add a delicious flavor to baked goods such as cookies, cakes and tarts. Or grind hazelnuts and make a paste and combine with molten chocolate to make a tasty spread. Store in a cool and dry place, Its thin, dark brown skin is faintly bitter, so some people like to take away this before eating.