Hazelnut Flavor Oil is a concentrated edible flavouring that carries the nutty, toasted, slightly earthy taste of raw hazelnuts. You add just a few drops to cakes, chocolates, coffee or milkshakes to get a warm, sweet-nutty aroma without roasting and grinding actual nuts. Azlok's Hazelnut Flavor Oil is yellowish in colour, vegan, alcohol-free and GMO-free, with a shelf life of about two years.
What Hazelnut Flavor Oil tastes and smells like
The flavour profile is comforting and familiar: nutty and toasted up front, with an earthy backbone. The aroma is distinctly sweet and nutty, and the after-taste leaves faint musty and creamy notes. Because it is derived from raw hazelnuts (INCI: Corylus Avellana), it reads as authentic rather than artificial when used in the right quantity.
Everyday uses in the kitchen
This is a versatile flavouring for both home cooks and small food businesses. It works especially well anywhere hazelnut and chocolate belong together.
- Baking: cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, pastries and buttercream frostings.
- Confectionery: dark and milk chocolates, pralines, fudge, candies and jellies.
- Beverages: hot and cold coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, milkshakes and flavoured milk.
- Desserts: ice cream bases, custards, mousse and panna cotta.
Since it is alcohol-free and vegan, it suits a wide range of recipes and dietary preferences.
How to use it: start small
Flavour oils are concentrated, so a light hand gives the best result. A good approach:
- Begin with a few drops per batch and taste before adding more.
- Blend it into wet ingredients — butter, oil, milk, cream or the liquid part of a batter — so it disperses evenly.
- For chocolate work, use an oil-based flavouring like this one rather than a water-based extract, as water can cause chocolate to seize.
- For drinks, stir a drop or two into warm liquid first, then combine with the rest.
Adjust to your own preference; some people like a whisper of hazelnut, others want it pronounced. Keep notes so you can repeat your favourite ratio.
Safety and honest notes
This is a food-grade flavouring intended to be used in small amounts, not consumed neat. A few sensible points:
- Do not swallow the oil undiluted; always add it to a recipe.
- Keep the bottle away from children and out of reach when not in use.
- If you sell food, remember it is a hazelnut-derived product and should be declared as a tree-nut source for allergen labelling.
- The manufacturing process uses edible vegetable oil along with permitted nature-identical and flavouring substances, as noted on the product details.
Buying and storage tips
Azlok offers Hazelnut Flavor Oil starting at ₹399, with pack sizes from a handy 100 GM bottle up to bulk 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG options — useful whether you are testing a recipe at home or running a bakery or beverage kitchen.
- Store the bottle in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the cap tightly closed between uses so the aroma does not fade.
- Used and stored correctly, it keeps for around two years.
- For large operations, ask for the COA and MSDS documentation for your records.
Buy a smaller size first to confirm the strength you prefer, then scale up to a bulk pack once you know your standard dosage.
FAQ
Is Hazelnut Flavor Oil the same as hazelnut cooking oil?
No. This is a concentrated flavouring used in drops to add hazelnut taste and aroma. It is not a carrier oil for frying or cooking, so you would not use it in the quantities you would use a regular cooking oil.
Can I use it in chocolate?
Yes. Being oil-based, it blends into melted chocolate without causing it to seize, which is a common problem with water-based extracts. Add a few drops to tempered or melted chocolate and mix well.
Is it vegan and alcohol-free?
Yes on both counts. It contains no animal-derived ingredients and is alcohol-free, so it fits vegan recipes and situations where you want to avoid alcohol-based flavourings.
How much should I add to a cake batter?
Start with just a few drops per batch, mix into the wet ingredients, taste and adjust. Because it is concentrated, it is easy to overdo, so build up gradually.
How long does it last and how should I store it?
It has a shelf life of about two years. Keep it tightly capped in a cool, dry spot away from sunlight to preserve the aroma for as long as possible.