摘要：Not only hazelnuts has great important in a Turkish economy but also it recently calls attention with composition. Beside hazelnuts are sources high energy, it is contain aminoacids, vitamins such as Vit.B1, Vit.B2, VitB6, pentatonic acid, niacin and Vit.E, mineral matter such as Fe, Ca, Mg, Mn, K, Zn, Cu, P, and monounsaturated fatty acid (oleic) polyunsaturated fatty acids (Linoleic, linolenic) considered to be vitamin F, and presented in composition and have an important role in human nutrient. On the other hand, importance of hazelnuts increased, because of complex carbohydrates, sterol, suitable P/S ratio, low sodium and sugar but no cholesterol. In this review, hazelnuts and other foods compared to their composition and nutritious value.
