Toasted and peeled Tonda di Giffoni hazelnuts

The toasted and peeled hazelnuts Tonda di Giffoni from the Grimaldi Farm are made with the "Tonda di Giffoni" hazelnut cultivar, characterised by the perfectly round shape of the kernel (the shelled hazelnut), which has a white and firm flesh, with an aromatic flavour, covered by a thin, brown perisperm (the skin) that is easy to remove. Grimaldi produces its hazelnuts without the use of fungicides, herbicides or synthetic additives. The soils are fertilised with organic substances and irrigated with uncontaminated spring water. They are also fitted with nets that ensure the absolute integrity of the fruits, preventing them from touching the ground. Drying takes place in the sun on metal nets that guarantee adequate ventilation. Finally, the product is hand-packaged without the use of additives or preservatives. Eating hazelnuts protects against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, thanks to a concentration of reserve substances (lipids) rich in monounsaturated fats, such as oleic acid, which strongly helps to limit blood cholesterol levels. Not only that, the toasted and peeled "Tonda di Giffoni" hazelnuts contain vitamins E, B and C, as well as minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium and selenium, essential for the proper functioning of the cellular system. In addition, the presence of a good dose of potassium makes hazelnuts particularly suitable for the diet of pregnant women.