Description
Hazelnut oil is obtained from the unshelled kernels of the Hazelnut tree (Corylus avellana) by pressing/extraction. It has a very similar fatty acid composition to Olive oil, with an high content of monounsaturated fatty acid (Oleic acid, 79%). Its main characteristic is the high quantity of vitamine E, phytosterols and flavonoids which, thanks to their antioxidant action, contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. So Hazelnut oil is appreciated as a valuable oil for health food.
