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Hazelnut Filling

Low concern

Hazelnut is a wholesome whole-food ingredient providing monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and minerals. The filling form typically contains substantial added sugar and sometimes palm/vegetable oils.

Found in

19 products

What it is

A confectionery filling based on ground hazelnuts, often combined with sugar, cocoa, milk solids, and oils.

Sweet filling for chocolates, pralines, wafers, and pastries.

Why it's flagged

tree nut allergen (FALCPA major allergen)
added sugar

What regulators actually say

"Tree nuts (including hazelnuts) are among the major food allergens requiring labeling under U.S. law."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted; tree nut allergen labeling required (21 U.S.C. 343)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; nuts listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 as allergens requiring labeling

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