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NAME: American Hazelnut
SPECIES / FAMILY: Corylus Americana / Betulaceae
OTHER COMMON NAME(S): American Hazel, Filbert
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sun-partial shade
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RAW/COOK |
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PORTION: small
COMMENT: Seed/Nut - raw or cooked in soups, bread, biscuits, sweets etc. The nuts have a thick shell with a small sweet kernel, they make an excellent dessert. Although smaller than the seeds of cultivated species, the seed is of the same general quality. Nuts at the 'milk' stage (before they are fully ripe) are softer and sweeter. The seed is rich in oil. The seed ripens in mid to late autumn and will probably need to be protected from squirrels. When kept in a cool place, and not shelled, the seed should store for at least 12 months. An edible oil is obtained from the seed.(1)
CAUTION:
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SOURCE LINKS (may include nutritional and medicinal info, plus other uses):