The hazelnut is the fruit of the hazel tree and therefore includes any of the nuts deriving from species of the genus Corylus, especially the nuts of the species Corylus avellana. They are also known as cobnuts or filberts according to species.
| CAS number | 84012-21-5 |
| Botanical Name | Corylus avellana |
| Plant Part | Seed, dried |
| Origin of raw material | Egypt |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Supercritical Fluid (SCF). SCF method is an extraction technique using fluids in conditions that are elevated above their critical point of temperature. The extraction conditions mainly pressure and temperature, are in charge of solubility and selectivity of different compounds in the supercritical fluid Advantages of SCF extraction process include products of 100% natural, fresh close to raw material, high concentration, high solubility, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms, and lipophilic. |
| Application | In food The extract can be used in a variety of ways as flavor, for example in the production of confectionery, ice cream or liqueurs In cosmetics Due to its characteristic odor, the extract is well suited as an odor ant for perfumes. But it can also be used in skin care products. |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
