Hazelnut oil is a nutty-flavored oil that is popular in salad dressings, baked goods, and cooking. It is high in saturated fat but does not contain cholesterol. It can be used in combination with lighter oils to increase stability and reduce flavor. It is also used in skincare products and can be expensive.
Hazelnut oil is an increasingly popular nut oil, usually chilled or pressed from roasted hazelnuts, which may alternatively be called hazelnut. It’s not the easiest oil to find and it’s quite expensive. Most brands of hazelnut oil are exports from Turkey and parts of Asia where the hazelnut tree is native. Some brands of hazelnut oil are made in the United States and come from Washington or Oregon. You might even find a brand or two grown and made in France.
If you like nuts, you might really enjoy this oil. Its flavor is quite nutty-like and many call it quite a strong taste. You might consider using some hazelnut oil in a recipe and mixing it with lighter oil like canola. This can increase its stability when exposed to high heat and can reduce the flavor of the oil somewhat.
People use hazelnut oil in salad dressings, baked goods, and various cooking applications. It’s not the best nut oil for frying, and it’s high in saturated fat. However, it does not contain cholesterol, for those looking for cholesterol-free oils. One tablespoon (3.6 g) of this oil won’t make a significant difference to your diet, although it can provide extra calories. In one tablespoon, you get 120 calories and 5 percent of the US Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of saturated fat. It also has a large amount of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, and the three types of fats in combination can have some health benefits.
Because hazelnut oil has such a strong flavor, you can often use less if you’re looking to add flavor to a dish but keep it low in fat. You can definitely reduce the amount of oil you use in dressings and possibly baked goods. Even if you use a smaller amount, you’ll get a rich, creamy, nutty flavor.
One of food’s most delicious marriages is the combination of nut and chocolate. People in Europe, and now increasingly in America, love Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread. If you want to get the same kind of flavor, consider using hazelnut oil instead of less flavorful oils in chocolate baked goods. A chocolate cake or brownie made with this oil can be decadent.
You will also find hazelnut oil as an essential oil and in numerous skin care products. Companies tout its restorative qualities and the fact that it has a certain astringency. It can be one of the most used oils in people with occasional breakouts.
Look for this oil in health food stores, specialty stores, and on the Internet. Be prepared to pay a bit for it. This is an expensive oil and can easily cost around two US dollars (USD) an ounce (.03 L).
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