Hazelnut Oil

Hazelnut oil is an appetizing addition to salads, marinades or homemade mayonnaise. Use hazelnut oil in baked goods with nuts for an amplified sweet and nutty flavor. We especially love this light oil in a simple vinaigrette or tossed over sauteed vegetables such as brussels sprouts. Uses for Hazelnut Oil Culinarily, use hazelnut oil to complement vanilla, citrus or other fruit flavors such as raspberry. It’s a great oil to use in making pesto sauce, as the sweet nutty flavor softens the intensity of raw basil. Topically, hazelnut oil is used to treat skin conditions such as scarring, and to strengthen hair and nails. Hazelnut oil works as an aromatherapy and is also popularly used in massage therapy.