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Ground hazelnuts
Organic
Georgia
Roasted, ground hazelnuts from the Samegrelo region in western Georgia. Our partner Pakka sources the nuts directly from 200 family farmers in the Samegrelo-Zemosvaneti and Kakheti regions of Georgia. Pakka cracks, shells, roasts, and grinds the nuts entirely locally, creating jobs and generating income in the region.
Pakka also supports family farmers with knowledge and technical expertise in organic farming. Using demonstration fields, they show farmers how to improve soil nutrient content and promote overall soil regeneration.
The ground hazelnuts from Georgia are ideal for baking and cooking. Please follow the storage instructions carefully, as hazelnuts generally have a short shelf life, and ground hazelnuts spoil even more quickly.
Pakka also supports family farmers with knowledge and technical expertise in organic farming. Using demonstration fields, they show farmers how to improve soil nutrient content and promote overall soil regeneration.
The ground hazelnuts from Georgia are ideal for baking and cooking. Please follow the storage instructions carefully, as hazelnuts generally have a short shelf life, and ground hazelnuts spoil even more quickly.
Use & preparation
Storage & shelf life
Once opened, keep the ground hazelnuts in the fridge and consume them quickly. You can also freeze them in an airtight container and store them for several months.
| Nutrition table per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2685kJ/641kcal |
| Fat | 63.5 g |
| thereof saturated fatty acids | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.4 g |
| thereof sugar | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Sustainability and supply chain
Producers
Grown by 200 family farmers on an average of 1 ha in the Samegrelo-Zemosvaneti and Kakheti regions of Georgia.
Cultivation
Organic, agroforestry, no irrigation.
Processing
Processed entirely locally. 100 % of employees have legal employment contracts. Wages meet or exceed the minimum wage.
Purchasing & Logistics
Purchased by the processor, since 2023.
Transport: Lorry from Chitatskari via Hamburg to Otelfingen/Singen.
Transport: Lorry from Chitatskari via Hamburg to Otelfingen/Singen.
JILDA GEGECHKORI
FARMER FROM DARCHELI, GEORGIA
I love winter. By then, all the crops have been harvested and I have time to rest.
"I live in the western part of Georgia, in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. Legend has it that this is the motherland of hazelnut cultivation. Most people in my village are involved in hazelnut production, my family included. We earn most of our income from hazelnut cultivation. My husband also makes worm compost, which provides our second source of income. He's an expert in soil fertility and tries to share his knowledge with the village as well."
Background
Are nuts a superfood or a problem for the environment?
Walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews – nuts can be part of a healthy and climate-friendly diet. But despite their low carbon footprint, they have been criticised for their impact on the environment and social responsibility – in many cases, rightly so.
