Hazelnut oil, extracted from the nuts of the hazel tree (Corylus avellana), is also known as cobnut or filbert oil, depending on the specific species. The oil is obtained from spherical to oval nuts with an outer fibrous husk for cobnut oil, while filbert oil is derived from more elongated nuts.
Harvested 7 to 8 months after pollination, the nuts yield a versatile oil used for cooking, dressing, and adding rich flavor to various dishes. prized for its nutritional benefits, hazelnut oil is valued in both raw and cooked forms.