Nocciola del Piemonte I.G.P. — the Piemonte hazelnut — is widely considered the finest hazelnut in the world. Small, round and compact, with a 13/15mm calibre, these have a crisp, clean snap when bitten and a flavour that is noticeably more intense, sweeter and more aromatic than standard hazelnuts. They arrive roasted and shelled, ready to use straight from the bag.

The Nocciola del Piemonte carries Protected Geographical Indication (I.G.P.) status, certifying that the nuts are grown and processed in the designated provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria — the hill country of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, a landscape recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is hazelnut territory in the truest sense: the same region that supplies the Italian confectionery industry, where these nuts are the foundation of gianduja, praline and premium chocolate production. What makes them different is density of flavour — the compact, spherical shape holds a higher oil content and a more concentrated nuttiness than larger, more common varieties. In the kitchen they work across sweet and savoury applications equally well: rough-chopped into a sherry vinaigrette for salads, blitzed into praline paste, folded through chocolate ganache, scattered over roasted vegetables, or simply eaten as they are.

Origin: Piemonte, Italy (I.G.P. — Nocciola del Piemonte)

Ingredients: Roasted hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) — Nocciola del Piemonte I.G.P.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, reseal tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Use within 4–6 weeks of opening for best flavour and crunch.

Net: 250g

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