A practical, procurement-ready guide to hazelnut paste used in spreadable praline and nut-based spreads — including roast profile selection, grind and viscosity targets, refining compatibility, oil separation control, oxidation protection, and packaging approaches for export and shelf-life performance.
Spreadable praline is a confectionery-style system where hazelnut solids and hazelnut fat create the signature taste and mouthfeel. Whether you are producing a classic praline base, a cocoa-hazelnut spread, or a premium “high nut” spread, hazelnut paste is the anchor ingredient: it defines the roast aroma, the color tone, and the way the spread flows at consumer and processing temperatures.
In manufacturing, performance is largely determined by three factors: flavor consistency (roast and raw material stability), particle control (smoothness, refining behavior, and absence of grit), and shelf stability (oxidation protection and controlled oil separation). We support confectionery and spread manufacturers by aligning paste type, roast profile, grind and packaging to your equipment and target market.
Typical starting points for pilots and scale-up. We adapt roast level, grind and packaging to match your praline spread system and process temperature.
Optional: controlled cuts (diced/chopped) for inclusions when you want visible nut pieces without excessive dust.
The most common variables that impact refining, spreadability, mouthfeel and shelf-life stability in praline and nut-based spreads.
For hazelnut paste used in spreads, the biggest risks are oxygen exposure and repeated warming/cooling cycles. We offer packaging designed to protect aroma and simplify export logistics.
Best practice: store cool and stable, avoid heat spikes, and mix paste before use to restore a uniform fat phase.
See bulk supply details →A successful praline spread delivers clean hazelnut aroma, smooth texture and stable spreadability from production through consumer shelf life. Hazelnut paste influences each of these outcomes—especially when paired with sugar, cocoa, emulsifiers and stabilizers in the finished formulation.
Roast profile is the signature. A defined roast approach helps you hit the same toasted notes every batch and avoids bitterness that can show up when roast is too aggressive or inconsistent across lots.
Spread quality is heavily tied to particle perception. A consistent fine grind supports your refining step (if used), improves gloss, and reduces consumer perception of grit.
Oil separation is a common complaint in nut-based spreads. Stable storage, proper homogenization, and packaging oxygen control help preserve aroma and reduce separation risk over time.
If you share your process (mixer only vs. refining), target nut %, and expected shelf-life window, we can propose a practical starter specification and packaging option.
Below is a practical checklist used by procurement and QA teams for hazelnut paste intended for spreadable praline and nut-based spreads. We align each item to your process, destination requirements and product positioning.
| Parameter | How we align it |
|---|---|
| Roast profile | Defined roast style to hit target aroma and color while avoiding bitterness |
| Particle size / grind | Specified grind band for smooth mouthfeel and consistent processing |
| Consistency / flow | Aligned to your mixing, pumping and dosing temperature window |
| Oil separation behavior | Managed via consistent grind, stable storage guidance and re-homogenization |
| Moisture | Controlled to a stable target range for processing and shelf-life performance |
| Micro profile | Aligned to customer specifications and destination requirements |
| Aflatoxin | Managed through risk-based sourcing and partner controls |
| Allergen documentation | Tree nut allergen controls and traceability documentation for your program |
| Packaging | Pails/drums with liners; oxygen protection options; export cartons as required |
Final values depend on your formulation and customer requirements. We share lot documentation with each shipment.
Most manufacturers start with smooth roasted hazelnut paste (fine grind) as the praline flavor base. Blanched hazelnut paste is used when a lighter color and milder roast profile is required. In some systems, small amounts of hazelnut meal/flour are used to build body and help reduce free oil in the finished spread.
Yes. We can supply hazelnut paste with defined grind and consistency targets and align documentation and sampling to support stable performance on your refinery, mixer, pump or depositor.
Yes. We structure annual and multi-shipment programs with consistent specifications, batch documentation and forecast-based planning. This helps maintain flavor repeatability and processing stability across production runs.
Send your target product (praline base / chocolate-hazelnut spread), nut percentage range, processing method (mixer only or refining), expected monthly volume and destination. We will propose a suitable hazelnut paste specification, packaging option and shipment plan.