Tonda di Giffoni hazelnut paste

The hazelnut paste from the Agricola Grimaldi farm is made with the "Tonda di Giffoni" cultivar, characterised by the perfectly round shape of the seed (the shelled hazelnut), which has a white, firm flesh with an aromatic flavour, covered by a thin, easily removable brown perisperm (the skin). Grimaldi produces its hazelnuts without the use of fungicides, herbicides or synthetic additives. The soils are fertilised with organic substances and irrigated from uncontaminated springs; they are also fitted with nets that ensure the absolute integrity of the fruits, preventing them from coming into contact with the ground. Drying takes place in the sun on metal nets that guarantee adequate ventilation. Finally, the product is packaged by hand without the use of additives or preservatives. Eating hazelnuts protects against arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, thanks to a concentration of reserve substances (lipids) rich in monounsaturated fats, such as oleic acid, which strongly helps limit cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Not only that, but the "Tonda di Giffoni" hazelnut paste also contains vitamins E, B and C, as well as minerals such as iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium and selenium, essential for the correct functioning of the cellular system. Moreover, its fair potassium content makes hazelnuts particularly suitable for the diet of pregnant women.