A practical, procurement-ready overview for vending operators and foodservice buyers — covering portioning-friendly kernel sizes, roast and seasoning options, breakage and dust control, shelf-life and oxidation management, and packaging formats from bulk bags to single-serve packs.
Roasted hazelnut kernels are a high-value ingredient for grab-and-go and foodservice because they combine clean labeling with premium taste. For vending, the priority is repeatable portioning, low dust and stable shelf-life in real-world storage conditions. For HORECA, the priority is consistent aroma, appearance and crunch — whether you use kernels as a bar snack, a garnish, or a premium topping.
We support operators and distributors by aligning kernel calibration, roast level, screening (breakage/fines), and packaging protection to your channel. That means fewer machine issues, a cleaner consumer experience, and dependable performance across shipments.
Typical starting points for pilots and scale-up. We adapt calibration, roast and packaging to your vending format or foodservice use-case.
If you portion by volume, calibration matters even more. If you portion by weight, breakage/fines become the bigger driver.
The variables that most often affect vending reliability and foodservice consistency.
Vending and HORECA have different packaging priorities — but both benefit from oxygen and moisture protection to preserve aroma and crunch.
For roasted products, the packaging barrier often matters as much as the roast when you’re targeting long shelf-life.
See bulk supply details →“Roasted hazelnuts” can mean very different specs depending on where they are used. Below are the practical priorities we see most often.
Focus on consistent dosing, low fines, and shelf-life stability in less controlled storage environments.
Focus on flavor, crunch, and appearance across menu applications.
Focus on documentation, stable specs, and efficient logistics.
In vending and foodservice, your “signature” often comes from a repeatable roast and a clean finish. Even without added flavors, tightening roast controls helps reduce batch-to-batch variation in aroma and color.
Choose a profile that matches the channel and the expected consumption moment.
If you season, define it clearly so it scales and stays consistent.
The simplest drivers of perceived quality in both channels.
If you share a benchmark sample (or your target sensory notes), we can align a practical roast direction and spec language for procurement and QA.
Below is a practical checklist used by procurement and QA teams for roasted kernels in vending and HORECA. We align each item to your destination market, packaging format and shelf-life target.
| Parameter | How we align it |
|---|---|
| Kernel size (calibration) | Defined size range to support consistent portioning and presentation |
| Roast profile | Aligned to sensory target with practical appearance/aroma checks |
| Breakage / fines | Screening and limits to reduce dust and improve pack appearance |
| Moisture | Controlled to protect crunch and reduce clumping risk |
| Defect sorting | Screened and optically sorted where required |
| Micro profile | Aligned to customer specifications and destination requirements |
| Aflatoxin | Managed through risk-based sourcing and partner controls |
| Packaging barrier | Barrier liners/films; optional MAP/N₂ where shelf-life requires it |
| Traceability | Lot IDs, COA flow and export documentation with each shipment |
| Allergen controls | Clear allergen status; cross-contact expectations for flavored lines |
Final values depend on product form, pack format and customer requirements. We share lot documentation with each shipment.
Most programs start with calibrated roasted kernels because they portion consistently, present well and deliver strong aroma. Depending on the menu or machine, blanched/roasted options and controlled cuts can be added for specific applications.
Vending performance is driven by consistent kernel size (for dosing), low breakage and fines (to reduce dust and machine residue), and packaging that protects against oxidation and moisture pickup. We align roast level, screening and barrier packaging to your shelf-life target.
Yes. We supply export-ready bulk formats and can support retail-style portion packs through partner packing lines, including oxygen-barrier films and optional nitrogen flushing/MAP depending on your destination and shelf-life needs.
Yes. We structure annual and multi-shipment programs with consistent specifications, batch documentation and forecast-based planning, including seasonality planning for peak demand periods.
Send your channel details (vending vs HORECA), target portion size/pack format, roast preference, estimated volume and destination. We will propose suitable kernel calibration, packaging protection and a shipment plan aligned to your shelf-life target.