1) Hazelnut oil has been used on the skin as a way to try to rid the body of cellulite.
2) Of all the tree nuts, hazelnuts have the highest concentration of folate, which is thought to reduce the risk of birth defects and various diseases.
3) Hazelnuts are also known as "filberts."
4) Ancient Chinese manuscripts named the hazelnut as a sacred food from heaven.
5) The hazelnut is Oregon's official state nut.
Interesting to learn that hazelnuts contain folate. Thanks for the info in this post!
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