Pastry Products

Hazelnut, Almond and Pistachio Used in the Pastry Industry

Hazelnuts, almonds and pistachios are commonly used ingredients in the pastry industry. The flavor, nutritional value and various uses of these products have made them popular in cake making.

Hazelnut

Hazelnut is known as the fruit of trees and belongs to the hazelnut family. The most common types of nuts include hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds and brazil nuts. Hazelnut is one of the ingredients frequently used in cake making. Nuts can be used in cakes, cookies, chocolates, ice cream and other desserts.

Almond

Almond is known as the kernel of the tree called Prunus dulcis. Almonds have been used in various dishes, desserts and pastries throughout history. Almonds are a food rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Almond is one of the commonly used ingredients in cake making. Almonds can be used in cakes, cookies, macarons, marzipan and almond paste desserts.

Pistachios

Pistachio is a type of pistachio that grows in the Southeast region of Turkey. Pistachio has become popular all over the world because of its flavor. Pistachio is one of the ingredients often used in cake making. Pistachios can be used in cakes, cookies, baklava, halvah and other desserts.

Nutritional Values ​​and Health Benefits

Nuts, almonds and pistachios are foods rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Nuts, almonds, and pistachios offer many health benefits, including heart health, bone health, blood sugar control and reduced cancer risk.

How is it consumed?

Hazelnuts, almonds and pistachios can be consumed raw or roasted. In addition, products such as almond milk, almond butter, nut butter, and pistachio butter can also be made.