Hazel Nut
Description
The Hazel Nut is the seed fruit of the Filbert or Hazel tree.
Botanical Names
Corylus americana (American Filbert)
Corylus avellana (European Filbert)
Corylus columa (Turkish Filbert)
Corylus cornuta (Beaked Filbert)
Corylus maxima
All species of Hazelnuts belong to the Birch (Betulaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Hazel Nuts
Metabolism
Hazel Nuts may inhibit the oxidation of Low Density Lipoproteins. [1]
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