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Hazelnut spread
Sweet and rich with a distinct chocolate-hazelnut flavor and a smooth, glossy, spreadable texture.
Lens analyzedHazelnut spread is a sweet, creamy spread made from ground hazelnuts blended with cocoa, sugar, and oil, used on bread, pancakes, and desserts, or eaten straight from the jar. Its smooth, chocolatey-nutty flavor makes it a popular breakfast and snack topping.
Where it comes from
Chocolate-hazelnut spreads developed in Italy in the mid-20th century, originally as a way to stretch a small amount of chocolate with more affordable hazelnuts during times of cocoa scarcity, and the format has since become a globally recognized breakfast spread.
Buying it
Check the ingredient list for the proportion of hazelnuts versus sugar and oil if flavor intensity matters, since brands vary in how nut-forward or how sweet the spread tastes.
Storing it
Store hazelnut spread at room temperature in a sealed jar; it doesn't need refrigeration and stays spreadable at room temperature, unlike some nut butters that stiffen when chilled.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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