Hazelnuts are a source of phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, isoflavones, ellagic acid and phenolic acid. Hazelnuts provide the highest level of folic acid in the nut family. Of the daily recommended 200 mcg. Hazelnuts offer antioxidant protection due to a high level of vitamin E. Hazelnuts kick in fiber for protection against colon cancer. Hazelnuts are also a good source of protein, calcium, niacin, vitamin B6, minerals such as magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and potassium.
Hazelnuts contain no cholesterol.
What the growers have known for years, nutritionists and doctors now confirm, the hazelnut packs a wealth of nutrition in its tiny, portable, protective shell.