Blanched Hazelnuts

Quick answer

Blanched hazelnuts from Turkey — clean, skinless white kernels with the brown pellicle removed for a smooth taste and appearance. Verified exporters supply whole and diced blanched hazelnuts, aflatoxin-tested, for premium chocolate, praline and bakery applications.

Skinless (blanched) kernels

Product

11-13mm / 13-15mm

Grades

≥ 98% (heat blanched)

Skin removal

Chocolate / praline / bakery

Use

About Blanched Hazelnuts

Blanched hazelnuts are natural kernels that have had their thin brown skin (pellicle) removed through controlled heat treatment, leaving a clean, pale kernel with a milder, sweeter taste. The skin can add bitterness and dark specks, so blanched hazelnuts are preferred where appearance and flavour matter — premium pralines, filled chocolates, nut pastes and light-coloured bakery products.

Turkish processors blanch both Giresun and Levant kernels, then re-grade, optically sort and inspect to ensure a high skin-removal rate (typically 98% or better) with minimal scorching. Blanched product is available whole, halved or diced, and is often the input for premium hazelnut paste and praline production.

FromTurk connects buyers with verified blanched hazelnut exporters across the Black Sea region. Lots ship with aflatoxin analysis, skin-removal and size specs, and EU duty documentation, so chocolate and confectionery manufacturers receive a consistent, production-ready ingredient.

Clean Appearance

Skin removed to 98%+ for pale, speck-free kernels suited to premium chocolate and light bakery products.

Whole or Diced

Available as whole blanched kernels, halves, or diced/chopped for inclusion in bars, spreads and fillings.

Premium Inputs

The preferred base for high-grade hazelnut paste and praline, where skin bitterness must be avoided.

Blanched Hazelnuts — FAQ

What does blanched mean for hazelnuts?

Blanching removes the thin brown skin from the kernel using controlled heat, leaving a clean, pale nut with a milder, sweeter flavour and no dark specks. It does not mean the nut is boiled or cooked through.

Why choose blanched over natural hazelnuts?

Blanched hazelnuts are preferred where appearance and taste matter — premium pralines, filled chocolates and light bakery — because the skin can add bitterness and visible specks. Natural kernels are cheaper and used where the skin is acceptable.

Are blanched hazelnuts available diced?

Yes. Verified exporters supply blanched hazelnuts whole, as halves, and diced or chopped, as well as blanched hazelnut paste for premium confectionery.

What skin-removal rate can I expect?

Quality blanched product achieves around 98% skin removal or better, with optical sorting to remove scorched or defective kernels. Exact specifications can be agreed per order.

How do I source blanched hazelnuts from Turkey?

Submit a free RFQ on FromTurk describing your grade, form and volume to receive quotes from verified blanched hazelnut exporters within 24-48 hours, each with aflatoxin and quality documentation.

Related Hazelnut Products

Related formats: natural raw kernels, hazelnut paste and the Turkish hazelnuts overview.

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