A practical, procurement-ready overview of using hazelnut ingredients to enrich formulations — including recommended formats (meal, flour, paste), key processing considerations (texture, oxidation, water binding), and packaging approaches for stable, repeatable industrial supply.
Hazelnuts naturally contribute plant protein alongside healthy fats, fiber, and a recognizable “nutty” taste profile. For nutrition-focused products, hazelnut ingredients are often used in two ways: (1) as a nutritive base that improves mouthfeel and flavor while adding protein, and (2) as a blend component that works with other proteins (e.g., pea, rice, dairy, or cocoa-based systems) to improve taste, texture, and consumer acceptance.
Unlike isolated proteins, hazelnut meal and flour are whole-ingredient style inputs. That means success depends on managing the real-world formulation variables: fat level, particle size, water activity, and oxidation control. For many customers, the goal is not only “more protein” but also a better sensory profile — a smoother texture, reduced off-notes in plant-protein blends, and a clean label positioning.
Common product categories:
Hazelnut is a tree nut allergen. Any enrichment program must be aligned to your allergen segregation and labeling requirements.
Typical starting points for pilots and scale-up. We align grind, roast, and packaging to your texture and stability targets.
The “best” format depends on whether you need a powder that disperses, or a paste that binds and improves mouthfeel.
The most common variables that affect protein positioning, processing behavior, and shelf stability in enrichment blends.
If you share the target macros (protein per serving) and the processing method, we can recommend an inclusion-friendly format and grind.
Protein enrichment blends are sensitive to oxygen, temperature, and moisture pickup. Packaging is selected to protect flavor and prevent clumping.
For protein blends targeting long shelf life, oxygen barrier and consistent storage temperatures help preserve fresh nut aroma.
See bulk supply details →Below is a practical checklist used by procurement and QA teams for hazelnut ingredients used in nutrition blends. We align each marker to your application type and the destination market’s compliance expectations.
| Parameter | How we align it |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Defined grind and sieve profile (fine to reduce grittiness; controlled to your process) |
| Fat level (as specified) | Aligned to your texture and macro targets; paste vs meal selection supports the goal |
| Moisture / water activity | Controlled to reduce clumping and support shelf stability |
| Oxidation protection | Packaging and handling aligned to preserve aroma and minimize rancidity risk |
| Micro profile | Aligned to customer specifications and destination requirements |
| Aflatoxin | Managed through risk-based sourcing and partner controls |
| Allergen documentation | Clear allergen status and labeling support for integration into your HACCP/allergen plan |
| Packaging | Liners / vacuum / MAP / export cartons as required |
Final values depend on product form (meal, flour, paste) and customer requirements. We share lot documentation with each shipment.
Protein enrichment programs move fastest when the trial plan is designed around the two biggest levers: inclusion rate and texture control. Below are practical considerations to speed up scale-up.
Share your target application and macro claim (e.g., protein per serving), and we can propose a suitable format and a procurement spec checklist.
Most customers start with hazelnut meal or flour because it integrates easily into dry mixes and allows controlled dosing. For spreads, fillings, and some bar systems, hazelnut paste is preferred for smoother texture and binding performance.
Yes. We can align grind and screening so you receive a repeatable particle profile. This helps reduce grittiness in beverages and improves uniformity in bakery and bar applications.
Shelf stability is primarily managed through oxygen and temperature control. For meal/flour, moisture protection prevents clumping. For paste, oxygen barrier packaging and appropriate temperature management protect aroma and reduce oxidation risk.
Yes. We structure annual and multi-shipment programs with consistent specifications, batch documentation, and forecast-based planning to keep formulation performance stable across lots.
Send your target application (bar, bakery, beverage, filling), preferred format (meal/flour/paste), inclusion rate, quantity and destination. We will propose suitable specifications, packaging and a shipment plan.