Natural Hazelnut Flavouring

Fresh hazelnut has a mild, slightly sweet and delicately woody flavour, with subtle notes of butter and caramel. It adds a crunchy, gourmet touch, balanced by a slight bitterness.

Use of natural Fresh Hazelnut flavouring in pastry-making

Hazelnut flavouring is used in the manufacture of many pastries. In France, hazelnut financiers are very popular, in Italy baci di dama, in Spain polvorones de avellana, and in Germany Haselnusskuchen are classics. It goes perfectly with modern gluten-free pastries such as brownies made with rice flour, or vegan cakes made with apple purée. Its fresh hazelnut flavour enhances creams, mousses and ganaches, creating a perfect balance between crunchiness and sweetness. Thanks to its density of 1.11, it guarantees an even spread in all your preparations.

How to use Fresh Hazelnut flavouring in confectionery

In confectionery, Fresh Hazelnut flavour is the star ingredient for pralines, nougats and caramels. In France, hazelnut pralines are a must; in Italy, the famous gianduja combines hazelnut and chocolate; in Spain, turrones de avellana are popular; and in Germany, hazelnut-based nougat paste. In more modern creations, it lends itself perfectly to vegan or sugar-free confectionery, such as dried fruit energy bars or vegan truffles. Its natural taste of fresh hazelnut combines easily with ingredients like dark chocolate, adding a deep, subtle flavour.

Using Fresh Hazelnut food flavouring in ice creams and sorbets

In ice creams and sorbets, Fresh Hazelnut flavour is a real asset. It adds a delicious depth to classic milk-based ice creams, but can also be used in lactose-free or vegan recipes. In ice creams made with almond or soya milk, this flavour enhances the creamy texture while offering a naturally sweet touch. Combined with flavours such as vanilla or chocolate, it enriches frozen desserts with a soft, comforting flavour.

Ideas for using Fresh Hazelnut flavouring in cooking

In cooking, Fresh Hazelnut flavour can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. It enhances creamy sauces to accompany vegetarian dishes based on tofu or legumes. In vegan cooking, it enhances gratin and velouté recipes, adding a gourmet touch without the need for dairy products. Used in vinaigrettes for mixed salads, it enriches flavours while offering an elegant alternative to traditional walnut or hazelnut oils.

Using Fresh Hazelnut flavouring in drinks: beers, lemonades and mixology

Fresh Hazelnut flavouring is perfect for flavouring plant milks such as almond, soya or oat milk, creating delicious, smooth, lactose-free drinks. It can also be added to lassis (Indian yoghurt-based drinks), where its rich, nutty flavour combines well with fruits such as mango or banana for refreshing vegan preparations. On the beer side, this aroma enriches styles such as stouts and porters, where its toasty notes complement the roasted flavours of the malt, as well as amber beers and brown ales, adding subtle depth and a gourmet touch to the malt profile.

Possible combinations of Fresh Hazelnut with other flavours

Fresh Hazelnut goes wonderfully well with classic flavours such as chocolate, coffee and vanilla. It can also be combined with fruity flavours such as pear, apple or raspberry to bring a balanced, gourmet touch to your creations. For more daring drinks or desserts, it can be combined with spicy flavours such as cinnamon or cardamom, creating complex yet harmonious blends.

WARNING: this flavouring contains allergens: Nuts and nut derivatives: NOISETTE