维珍果在食品加工业的应用

Hazelnuts in Food Processing

榛子，泛指桦木科榛属多种灌木或小乔木所结的坚果。由于其果仁味美可食、营养丰富，又有独特的风味，被视为干果中的佳品。“维珍果”——富含维生素的珍(榛)果，是土耳其榛子在中国的注册商标名称。

Hazelnuts are rich in protein,complex carbohydrates,dietary fiber,iron,calcium and vitamin E.They are very low in sodium and sugar.Hazelnuts,like other tree nuts,contain no cholesterol.Over 80% of the total fat in hazelnuts is mono-unsaturated.Oregon hazelnuts,available in a wide variety of forms,add unique flavor and texture to bakery,confectionery,cereal,dairy,salad,entree,sauce,and desert formulations.Most everything tastes better with hazelnuts.Hazelnuts can be widely used in food industry,which this article introduces in detail.