VANILLAGOODS / FRESH MARKET BUYING GUIDE

Hazelnuts: Buying, Storage & Baking Guide

Learn how to choose, store, and bake with hazelnuts, with quality checks and U.S. season guidance.

Nuts & seeds

Look for

Clean, intact; minimal dust or breakage

Dry; no moisture clumping

Nutty and fresh, not paint-like, rancid or musty

Mold, pests, rancid oil odors

Airtight, cool and dark; refrigerate or freeze for longevity

Typical U.S. months: Sep, Oct, Nov

High-level growing suitability depends on variety, climate and local conditions.

Seasons and growing conditions vary by location and variety. Imported or stored ingredients may be available outside typical growing windows.

Pralines, nut pastry, cookies

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