Hazelnut

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Grows on hazel trees. Hazelnuts come from trees in the genus Corylus, and the most common type is Corylus avellana. These trees produce the nuts we eat and enjoy.

Different names around the world. The same nut can be called a hazelnut, cobnut, or filbert depending on where you live and which species it comes from. It's like the nut has multiple nicknames!

Protected by a spiky shell. Each hazelnut grows inside a bumpy, leafy husk that helps protect the delicious kernel inside. You have to crack the hard shell to get to the yummy nut.

Popular in snacks and chocolate. Hazelnuts are loved by people everywhere and show up in chocolate spreads, candy, and all kinds of treats. They're also eaten roasted as a healthy snack.