THE "TONDA GENTILE ROMANA" HAZELNUT
This Hazelnut has been given this name for two main reasons:
for its perfectly round shape
for its delicate, hazelnut taste

It is very nourishing as it contains Vitamins A, B, E and Calcium, Phoshorus, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, Protein. These Hazelnuts also contain a lot of Phytosterols which are substances that help to prevent cardiovascular illnesses.
Recently it has been proved that a regular consumption of this dry fruit lowers the LDL Cholesterol and Trigliceride levels in the blood. This Hazelnut is delicious and tasty both natural and roasted, it is not very oily and so it is suitable for preparing cakes, cookies and ice cream (if reduced to paste). It can also be used to enrich delicate salads, and its oil can be used to give flavour to semi-seasoned Cheeses.
If consumed in moderation in a suitable way, these Hazelnuts, that are both energetic and digestible, are good for teenagers, sportsmen, convalescents and elderly.
They are also delicious in creams to spread on slices of bread or in the blend of Honey and Hazelnut paste. They are packed whole or chopped in vacuum bags of 5/10 kos.

DRAGÈES
Hazelnuts slightly roasted and dipped in the finest chocolate that emphazises its delicate taste. Available in plain, milk, or white chocolate, and Truffled.