Nutritious, a is a symbol of prosperity and an essential ingredient in many sweet and savory dishes: hazelnuts, one of the fruits that made Italy famous in the world.
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The best kind of nuts are hazelnuts with the kernel removed from zero.
The most valuable is in Piedmont, but in other parts of the country, there is no shortage of quality varieties.
Clara and Gigi Padwani dedicate a book to what is considered a superfood: The Encyclopedia of Hazelnuts.
The fruit of happiness" (Mondadori).
Here is everything you need to know about this dish.
What is a hazelnut? Hazelnut is the edible fruit of the walnut tree.
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As the Romans spread through the territory, Hazel - "kol" in Celtic - had a special month from August 5 to September
1. According to the Encyclopedia of the Hazelnut, people born at this time of the year were considered to be highly intelligent, organized, and academically inclined.
Those who ate hazelnuts were destined to gain "concentrated wisdom.
" Since the grains were born on wild bushes near the rivers, the fruits fell into the water and were eaten by salmon.
The Druids thought that any hazelnut eaten would cause a bright reddish stain on the skin of these fish.
Hazelnuts begin to bloom in late autumn, when the branches are exposed.
This is the first fruit tree that sheds pollen to fertilize the buds with female flowers.
In late spring, fruits begin to grow: in fact, fertilization occurs only at the end of May.
There are four months between pollination and fertilization.
The fruits ripen due to the summer sun, and the first bulbs appear in the period from late August to early September.
When the dome to which the shell is attached dries out, the fruit falls off.
Harvesting is done from the ground or from nets set under the trees.
Beneficial features Hazelnuts are not only useful, but also good for health.
As Clara and Gigi Padwani explain in their encyclopedia, this is primarily a nutritious fruit: for every 100 grams of product, we get 600 calories.
A dose of 30 grams of hazelnuts, equivalent to about 30 cartridges, is an ideal aid to the human body.
It is rich in healthy fats (omega-3 and omega-6), fiber, and vitamins B and E, which fight aging and stimulate the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin, molecules responsible for good mood and feelings of satisfaction.
In addition, hazelnuts are an excellent source of magnesium, which helps relieve muscle fatigue.
According to Sue Quinn, author of the book "Superfoods", hazelnuts prevent heart disease and cancer, lower cholesterol levels with their nutrients.
Hazelnut and cosmetics The benefits of hazelnuts for skin and hair have influenced the cosmetic industry, which has placed this fruit among the most interesting raw materials for processing.
Firstly, in herbal medicine, flowers (male), leaves, bark, buds and hazelnut seeds are used.
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The leaves are dried and used as a laxative, anti-inflammatory and healing agent, the properties of which were known to the ancient Romans.
Hazelnut oil is used in cosmetic creams.
Regulates sebum production and balances dehydrated epidermis.
It's also a great makeup remover because it doesn't leave a greasy residue.
Certificates and principles According to the list of Italian names registered in protected registers of origin, protected geographical indications and guaranteed traditional foodstuffs, hazelnuts have three protected species.
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The most widespread in this area is undoubtedly Roman Tonda Gentile, which accounts for about 90% of local production and is especially welcomed by the confectionery industry and the market.
Hazelnut Toshia Features of food and wine Pressed and crunchy, it is excellent both fresh and dried and fried and is the main ingredient in many recipes, especially pastries, in the province of Viterbo.
The territorial and climatic features of Carcass make the hazelnuts of this region unique, especially in their taste and compactness.
