Hazelnut processing in Gilan includes various stages that help to improve the quality and increase the added value of this product.
مراحل اصلی فراوری فندق شامل:
1. Harvesting: Hazelnuts are usually harvested in autumn. Harvesting is done manually or using special devices.
2. Drying: After harvesting, hazelnuts should be dried well to avoid spoilage and quality reduction. This is usually done in the shade and at a suitable temperature.
3. Cleaning: After drying, the hazelnuts should be cleaned of waste, leaves and other contamination.
4. Cracking and separation: Hazelnuts are usually broken to separate their kernels. This can be done manually or using machinery.
5. Production of products: Hazelnuts produce various products such as hazelnut oil, hazelnut powder and hazelnut chocolate. These products can be supplied to domestic and foreign markets.
6. Packaging: proper packaging of hazelnuts and its products plays an important role in maintaining quality and attracting customers.
Hazelnut processing in Gilan is of particular importance due to the existence of suitable cultivation conditions as well as high demand in the market and can contribute to the economic development of the region.