{"id":1618,"date":"2020-01-23T11:54:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T11:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=1618"},"modified":"2022-06-22T07:05:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T07:05:40","slug":"can-hazelnuts-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-hazelnuts-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Hazelnuts Go Bad? Hazelnuts Shelf Life and Spoilage"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:133.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.62593516209%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Today we&rsquo;re going to cover the shelf life, storage options, and spoilage of hazelnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say you&rsquo;ve found an old bag of expired hazelnuts that look quite alright. And you&rsquo;re not quite sure if they are still edible or not. Do hazelnuts go bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds like you, it&rsquo;s time to learn how long hazelnuts last, how you should store these nuts, and how to tell if hazelnuts go bad. And that&rsquo;s what this piece is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get right into it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon.jpg\" alt=\"Hazelnuts and a measuring spoon\" class=\"wp-image-1619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20600'%3E%3Crect%20width='600'%20height='600'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Hazelnuts and a measuring spoon\" class=\"wp-image-1619 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-320x320.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-200x200.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hazelnuts-and-measuring-spoon-480x480.jpg.webp 480w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/JLKz_4NrS7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Janine Robinson (opens in a new tab)\">Janine Robinson<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-hazelnuts-go-bad\">Do Hazelnuts Go Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Hazelnuts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rancidification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">go rancid<\/a>&nbsp;the same way other nuts do.<\/strong>&nbsp;If they sit in storage for too long or in poor conditions, sooner or later, they will end up rancid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rancid hazelnuts taste sharp and bitter, similar to rancid oil. Sometimes they also give off a paint-like, somewhat chemical smell, but that&rsquo;s not a rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while they&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/dgvnsk7366\/files\/inline-files\/44384.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aren&rsquo;t necessarily unsafe to eat<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/raw-vs-roasted-nuts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">they aren&rsquo;t particularly healthy<\/a>&nbsp;either. Plus, the taste is far from optimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, it&rsquo;s best to get rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, hazelnuts have a relatively (compared to some other nuts)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nutritiondata.self.com\/facts\/nut-and-seed-products\/3116\/2\">low amount of polyunsaturated fats<\/a>, which helps them retain quality for longer. That should allow them to last a bit longer than, say, walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in case you were wondering, since it contains a fair amount of hazelnuts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-nutella-go-bad\/\">Nutella can go rancid<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, there are a few other situations when you should toss your hazelnuts. Let&rsquo;s cover those.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts.jpg\" alt=\"Big bunch of nuts\" class=\"wp-image-1620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Big bunch of nuts\" class=\"wp-image-1620 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts-225x300.jpg.webp 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Big-bunch-of-nuts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/z7ln3X3bsE8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Merve Ayd&#305;n (opens in a new tab)\">Merve Ayd&#305;n<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-when-hazelnuts-are-bad\">How to Tell When Hazelnuts Are Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Discard your hazelnuts if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>There&rsquo;s mold on the kernel.<\/strong>&nbsp;While mold growth isn&rsquo;t something we associate with nuts, it sometimes happens. Crack the shell (if yours are unshelled), and look for whiteish mold. If there&rsquo;s any, toss that nut. For shelled hazelnuts, discard all nearby nuts if you notice any fluffy white threads growing.<\/li><li><strong>They&rsquo;ve turned rancid.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you&rsquo;ve got a bunch of old unshelled hazelnuts, crack at least a few before tossing the whole pack. In most cases, some nuts will be rancid, while others will remain fairly okay, perhaps a bit stale. After checking a couple, decide if shelling all of them is worth it or not.<\/li><li><strong>The bag is infested.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you leave hazelnuts at room temperature and have some issues with pantry bugs, they might infest the nuts if they aren&rsquo;t sealed tight. If you notice insects, larvae, or anything else of the like in the bag, assume the nuts are unsafe to eat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, now you know that your hazelnuts aren&rsquo;t spoiled. But what if they taste old and stale?<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stale-hazelnuts\">Stale Hazelnuts<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If your hazelnuts are stale and are no longer good enough for snacking, one of the options is to toss them. Nobody will blame you for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are also other options worth trying, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Roasting the nuts.<\/strong>&nbsp;You can roast hazelnuts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.culinaryhill.com\/how-to-roast-hazelnuts-filberts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">on the stove or in the oven<\/a>, and you can even add some extra spices or sweeteners to enhance the taste even further. One thing to remember here is that roasted hazelnuts don&rsquo;t last as long as plain ones, and it&rsquo;s best to roast only as many as you&rsquo;re going to eat in the next week or two.<\/li><li><strong>Topping a dessert.<\/strong>&nbsp;Turn your plain vanilla ice cream into an actual dessert by topping it with chocolate or strawberry sauce and some roughly chopped hazelnuts.<\/li><li><strong>Fold into or top baked goods.<\/strong>&nbsp;Muffins, cupcakes, and other cakes can benefit greatly from some chopped hazelnuts. I recommend adding nuts to any recipe that lacks that crunch factor. Sometimes it&rsquo;s exactly what a recipe needs to go from good to great.<\/li><li><strong>Add to a salad.<\/strong>&nbsp;Obviously, some salads benefit from hazelnuts, and others don&rsquo;t. Because of that, I suggest following a recipe that explicitly mentions these nuts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"401\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices.jpg\" alt=\"Unshelled hazelnuts and spices\" class=\"wp-image-1621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices.jpg 401w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"401\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Unshelled hazelnuts and spices\" class=\"wp-image-1621 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices.jpg.webp 401w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices-201x300.jpg.webp 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unshelled-hazelnuts-and-spices.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(crdit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Wv1HPQuEiws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Joanna Kosinska (opens in a new tab)\">Joanna Kosinska<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-do-hazelnuts-last\">How Long Do Hazelnuts Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Shelled hazelnuts last about 3 to 5 months at room temperature and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ucanr.edu\/datastoreFiles\/234-2753.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">more than a year in the fridge<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;On the other hand, unshelled hazelnuts keep for at least 6 months at room temperature and more than 12 months refrigerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need yours to last even longer, you can freeze them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(More on freezing later on.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, those periods are only&nbsp;<strong>rough estimates.<\/strong>&nbsp;That means if you check other sources, you&rsquo;ll find different recommendations. That&rsquo;s normal in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all high-fat products that go rancid, it&rsquo;s difficult to tell the exact point at which hazelnuts are spoiled. Or that their quality is no longer good enough for eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above recommendations work for me, but yours might be shorter or longer. It&rsquo;s mostly a matter of personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, it&rsquo;s best to check your hazelnuts&rsquo; quality before eating instead of relying on arbitrary time periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, it&rsquo;s clear that shelled hazelnuts last longer than unshelled ones, no matter how you look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expiration-date\">&ldquo;Expiration&rdquo; Date<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Pre-bagged hazelnuts come with a date printed on the label. It&rsquo;s a best-by date, not an expiration date, and your nuts won&rsquo;t magically go bad a day or a week after that date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, they should keep for an extra couple of weeks if you follow good storage practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(More on those in a moment.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, the printed date is yet another rough estimate of storage time that&rsquo;s not particularly reliable. So instead of using it to guide your choices, grab those hazelnuts and check their quality yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, if the nuts are 6 months &ldquo;expired,&rdquo; and you&rsquo;re not comfortable eating them, it&rsquo;s okay to toss them. Better safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar.jpg\" alt=\"Shelled hazelnuts in a mason jar\" class=\"wp-image-1622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Shelled hazelnuts in a mason jar\" class=\"wp-image-1622 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar-200x300.jpg.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shelled-hHazelnuts-in-mason-jar.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/MHQWIKT_bGQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Monika Grabkowska (opens in a new tab)\">Monika Grabkowska<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"roasted-hazelnuts\">Roasted Hazelnuts<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Roasted&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oregonhazelnuts.org\/recipe\/roasting-and-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hazelnuts don&rsquo;t last as long as fresh ones do<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to roast hazelnuts, and each one yields slightly different results, both in terms of flavor and shelf life after roasting. Because of that, it&rsquo;s impossible to come up with a recommended storage time for roasted hazelnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I&rsquo;m going to suggest instead is roasting as much as you can eat within a few weeks tops. And storing roasted hazelnuts in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow these recommendations, you shouldn&rsquo;t ever come across rancid roasted hazelnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-hazelnuts\">How To Store Hazelnuts<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Store unshelled hazelnuts at room temperature, either in a ventilated bag or a sealed container or bag. They should keep at least 6 months this way. For shelled hazelnuts, they&rsquo;ll last about 3 months in a bag on the counter and about a year bagged in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it&rsquo;s true for all nuts, cold storage is the best option, but hazelnuts can still last quite a while on the counter. Especially if they&rsquo;re unshelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, storing hazelnuts means protecting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rancidification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">them from air, light, and heat<\/a>. So let&rsquo;s talk about how.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-the-fridge\">In the Fridge<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When refrigerating hazelnuts, seal them tight in a freezer bag or airtight container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you protect them from absorbing any&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/dgvnsk7366\/files\/inline-files\/44384_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">odors from nearby foods<\/a>&nbsp;and any moisture that might be around. That&rsquo;s crucial for shelled hazelnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For unshelled hazelnuts, you could probably leave them as-is on a fridge shelf, but it&rsquo;s still better to package them. The bag or container protects the nuts from moisture and keeps things organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you can&rsquo;t quite fit that bunch of hazelnuts in the fridge, not all is lost. Let&rsquo;s talk about storing them on the counter.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"room-temperature-storage\">Room Temperature Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>Store your hazelnuts in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.<\/strong>&nbsp;If they&rsquo;re shelled, transfer them into a freezer bag, storage container, or anything else you can seal tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they&rsquo;re not sealed, they&rsquo;ll lose quality and go rancid quicker, plain and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For unshelled hazelnuts, a ventilated bag or a lidless storage container will do. Either provides airflow so that any moisture that&rsquo;s around evaporates quickly. The shells will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-warning\">If pantry bugs infest your pantry or kitchen, go with sealed containers or resealable bags. This way, those unwanted visitors can&rsquo;t get to your hazelnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can tell, storing hazelnuts is a lot like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-walnuts-go-bad\/\">storing walnuts<\/a>, peanuts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-peanuts-go-bad\/\">Do peanuts go bad?<\/a>), and pecans (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-pecans-go-bad\/\">How long do pecans last?<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts.jpg\" alt=\"Various kinds of nuts\" class=\"wp-image-1623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Various kinds of nuts\" class=\"wp-image-1623 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Various-kinds-of-nuts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/fZ7-IAReeSo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Peter Feghali (opens in a new tab)\">Peter Feghali<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-freeze-hazelnuts\">Can You Freeze Hazelnuts?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Hazelnuts freeze well, and it&rsquo;s the best way to store them if you want them to last as long as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how you freeze hazelnuts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Place them in a freezer bag.<\/li><li>Squeeze out the air.<\/li><li>Seal the bag.<\/li><li>Put the bag in the freezer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s as simple as it gets and takes only a minute or so. There are no excuses for not doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Okay, there are a few. Like not having a freezer, for instance.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re ready to eat or use those hazelnuts, scoop a bunch from the bag and let them warm up on the counter for half an hour or so. After that period, they should be ready for snacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need them for baking or a salad, you can probably skip the above.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting board, spices, and nuts\" class=\"wp-image-1624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cutting board, spices, and nuts\" class=\"wp-image-1624 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts-200x300.jpg.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cutting-board-spices-and-nuts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Yjvd4_YKhcc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Foodie Flavours (opens in a new tab)\">Foodie Flavours<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hazelnuts-shelf-life-and-spoilage-summary\">Hazelnuts Shelf Life and Spoilage Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading. I hope you found this guide informative. Here are the main takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hazelnuts sooner or later go rancid.<\/li><li>Your hazelnuts are rancid if they taste sharp and bitter. Sometimes they might also give off an odor that reminds you of old paint or nail polish remover.<\/li><li>Shelled hazelnuts last about 3 to 5 months on the counter and more than a year in the fridge. Unshelled hazelnuts keep for more than 6 months at room temperature and way past a year in the refrigerator.<\/li><li>If you refrigerate hazelnuts, ensure they sit in a sealed bag or container, even if they&rsquo;re unshelled.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we&rsquo;re going to cover the shelf life, storage options, and spoilage of hazelnuts. 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