Difference between Almond and Hazelnut
Almonds and hazelnuts are nuts of different types. Both, along with walnuts, are prized for their nutritional values. Both almonds and hazelnuts are rich in fat and protein. In addition, they provide vitamins, calcium, antioxidants and help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
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| Description | The almonds are oval in shape (almond-shaped) and measure between 3.5 and 6 cm. Contrary to what many may think, almonds are not nuts, but drupes. Other stone fruits include olives and cherries. | As for hazelnuts, these are considered a type of nut. Hazelnuts are rather round and small with a diameter of no more than 1.5 cm. These are covered by a hard shell that is not edible. |
| Where does it originate from? | The almond tree and its fruits, the almonds, are native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean. From there, they went to the rest of Europe and later to America. | The common hazel is the tree whose fruits are hazelnuts. Hazelnuts and hazelnuts are native to Asia Minor, in the Pontus region. |
| Flavor | The taste of almonds is sweet and smooth. It does not have a strong aroma, although it is highly appreciated after toast. | Oily in consistency, hazelnuts are sweet. Due to this they are ideal as a complement to other ingredients such as cocoa and nougat. Hazelnuts are one of the main ingredients of the famous Nutella. |
| Producing countries | Among the largest producers of almonds are countries such as the United States, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Morocco, Italy and China. | On the other hand, the largest producers of hazelnuts are Italy, Turkey, Spain, the United States, Azerbaijan, Iran and China. |
| Name in english | Almond | hazelnut |
