Hazelnuts Kernels Raw
Raw hazelnut kernels in sizes 9/11 to 15+ mm, from Turkey and Greece. Sold wholesale in 20 or 25 kg sacks for pastry and chocolate making.
Wholesale only, for professionals
- Origin
- Turkey, Greece
- Packaging
- 25 kg paper sack or 20 kg sack
- Grade
- 9/11, 11/13, 13/15, 15+ mm
Shipped from Thessaloniki across Greece and Europe, within 2 to 3 working days.
Raw hazelnut kernels, pale in colour, in four size grades. Most of the volume comes from Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut producer, with the Yagli variety, and we also supply Greek kernels. This is the core hazelnut for pastry shops, chocolate makers and businesses that roast their own.
Specifications
| Origin | Turkey, Greece |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Yagli (Turkey), Giffoni (Italy) |
| Grade | 9/11, 11/13, 13/15, 15+ mm |
| Colour | Light kernels |
| Packaging | 25 kg paper sack or 20 kg sack |
| Minimum order | 1 sack |
| Storage | Up to 10 °C, humidity below 65% |
The size grade shows the kernel diameter in millimetres. Smaller grades pay off for praline and ground uses, while 13/15 and 15+ are preferred when the hazelnut is seen whole, in chocolates and retail packs.
Best uses
Raw hazelnut kernels are used in:
- Praline, hazelnut paste and spreads
- Chocolates, filled chocolates and coatings
- Ice cream, cakes and biscuits
- Roasting in your own workshop, for snacks or mixes
Buying raw hazelnut kernels wholesale
Kernels come in 25 kg paper sacks or 20 kg sacks, with a minimum order of one sack. Prices follow the Turkish market, which drives hazelnut prices worldwide, and the size grade. Ask for an offer on +30 2541 200 900 or at sales@carpebo.com. Orders are dispatched from Thessaloniki within 2 to 3 working days of confirmation, across Greece and, by arrangement, to other EU countries.
Storage
Raw hazelnut kernels are rich in oil and need cool storage. Keep sacks closed, ideally up to 10 °C and below 65% relative humidity, away from light and strong odours. In summer, an unrefrigerated warehouse can quickly change their taste.
Frequently asked questions
Which size should I choose?
For praline and ground uses the smaller 9/11 and 11/13 pay off. When the hazelnut shows whole, choose 13/15 or 15+.
How do raw and roasted kernels differ?
Raw kernels let you roast to the degree you want. Roasted kernels are ready to use and save time in production.
Do you have Greek hazelnuts?
Yes, Greek kernels depending on availability, as well as hazelnuts in shell from Xanthi.
See the full wholesale hazelnuts range.
Interested in our products?
Tell us what you need and in what quantity, and we will send you an offer with prices.
Are you a Greek walnut grower?
We are looking for Greek walnut growers to partner with across Greece.