{"product_id":"hazelnuts-with-shell","title":"Raw Hazelnuts with Shell | Whole Unroasted In-Shell Hazelnuts | Kashmir Online Store","description":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much kernel do I actually get from in-shell hazelnuts?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Roughly 45-50% of the pack weight is kernel; the rest is shell. So 500g in-shell gives you about 225-250g of edible hazelnut. Compare in-shell and shelled prices on kernel weight, not pack weight.\"}},\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are these hazelnuts grown in Kashmir?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Hazelnuts are not a commercial Kashmiri crop. 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Nothing roasted, nothing salted, nothing added — the shell does the preserving, and you crack them open only when you want them. Buttery, mildly sweet, and noticeably fresher than kernels that have been sitting exposed to air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eIn-shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eRaw\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003eSalt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003eUnsalted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"k\"\u003ePacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"v\"\u003e250g · 500g · 1kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole hazelnuts in the natural shell — unroasted and unsalted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shell is an airtight seal; kernels stay fresh far longer than shelled nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtery, mildly sweet flavour — the classic hazelnut character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrack fresh for snacking, or dry-roast the kernels at home for a stronger aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in baking, chocolates, praline and nut spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian, vegan and gluten-free by nature. FSSAI registered, hygienically packed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you buy: about half the weight is shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the one thing worth knowing, and most sellers do not say it. Roughly \u003cstrong\u003e45–50% of an in-shell hazelnut pack is shell\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 500g pack gives you around 225–250g of actual kernel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when you compare our price against a bag of shelled hazelnuts, \u003cstrong\u003ecompare on kernel weight, not pack weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — otherwise the comparison is meaningless. What you are paying the extra for is freshness, not quantity. If you are baking in volume, grinding for praline, or simply do not want to sit cracking a kilo by hand, \u003cstrong\u003ebuy shelled hazelnuts instead\u003c\/strong\u003e. In-shell earns its place when you are snacking slowly over weeks and want every nut to taste like it was just opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere these actually come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazelnuts are not a Kashmiri crop. They are not commercially grown in Kashmir or anywhere in India at scale — the climate and the orchards for it are elsewhere. These are sourced from established hazelnut-growing regions abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKashmir Online Store is the name of the shop, not a claim about where this nut was grown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our saffron, walnuts and almonds are Kashmiri. Hazelnuts are not, and we would rather say so than let the shop name imply otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to crack and use them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e a normal nutcracker is enough. Hazelnut shells are hard but thin — press gradually until it splits rather than crushing in one go, or the kernel breaks with the shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e eat raw straight from the shell, skin and all. The papery brown skin is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry-roast the kernels in a pan or oven for a few minutes until fragrant. Rub them in a cloth while warm and most of the skin comes away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking \u0026amp; blending:\u003c\/strong\u003e cakes, cookies, chocolates, praline and homemade hazelnut spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw hazelnuts, whole, in shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw and unroasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsalted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-shell (approx. 45–50% kernel yield)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250g · 500g · 1kg (in-shell weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian · Vegan · Gluten-free · Dairy-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllergen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf-stable — cool, dry, airtight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSSAI licence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11022470000118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in-shell nuts in a cool, dry, airtight container at room temperature — they hold for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce cracked, kernels lose freshness quickly. Use within a few weeks, or refrigerate them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat, sunlight and strong-smelling foods — nut oils pick up odours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sharp, bitter or paint-like smell means the oil has turned. Discard those kernels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much kernel do I actually get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround 45–50% of the pack weight. 500g in-shell works out to roughly 225–250g of edible hazelnut. Always compare in-shell and shelled prices on kernel weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre these grown in Kashmir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hazelnuts are not a commercial Kashmiri or Indian crop. These are sourced from established hazelnut-growing regions abroad. The shop name refers to us, not to the nut's origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIn-shell or shelled — which should I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-shell for slow snacking and maximum freshness. Shelled for baking, grinding, praline or any volume use where cracking by hand is not worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the brown skin on the kernel edible?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is slightly bitter, which some people like. If you want it off, dry-roast the kernels and rub them in a cloth while warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre they roasted or salted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither. They are completely raw and unsalted — you can roast and season them at home exactly how you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do they last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonths in the shell if stored cool, dry and airtight. Once cracked, use the kernels within a few weeks or keep them refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wa\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/918899937924?text=Hi%2C%20I%27d%20like%20to%20order%20Raw%20Hazelnuts%20with%20Shell\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrder on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kashmir Online Store","offers":[{"title":"250 Gram","offer_id":42418841747543,"sku":"KOS-HAZL-250","price":900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Gram","offer_id":42418841780311,"sku":"KOS-HAZL-500","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":42418841813079,"sku":"KOS-HAZL-1KG","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8258\/0311\/files\/KashmirOnlineStoreInstantKahwa1.jpg?v=1766138572","url":"https:\/\/www.kashmironlinestore.com\/products\/hazelnuts-with-shell","provider":"Kashmir Online Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}