Hazelnut
About Hazelnut
It has been mentioned in historical documents that hazelnut was produced 2300 years ago in the Black Sea coast on the north of Turkey and it is known that hazelnut has been exported from Turkey to other countries for the last 6 centuries. Turkey, which is one of the few countries in the world with favourable weather conditions for hazelnut production, accounts for 75% of the global production and 70-75% of the exportation.
Hazelnut orchards located in Turkey’s Black Sea coast intensively , there are 30 km of the coast towards inland areas exceeding. Starting from Zonguldak in the western Black Sea, eastward to the east of Istanbul hazelnut groves along the entire Black Sea through to Georgia border almost like a green belt between the sea and the mountains.
Benefits of Hazelnut
Hazelnut, which is rich in magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron and calcium, contains vitamin E and vitamin B too. On the other hand, its protein value is also quite high. It is an energy source, strengthens the body. Eliminates mental and physical fatigue. It provides benefit to the cardiovascular health.It regulates the heart rhythm like walnut and almond, lowers cholesterol. It reduces the risk of heart attack if consumed regularly. Supports healthy bone development, helps anemia treatment. Nut when consumed during pregnancy meets the mother’s mineral requirement. It is good for varicose veins, makes the skin beautiful. Increases sexual power.