Natural Kernels
High-quality natural hazelnut kernels with consistent size and flavor, ideal for roasting, snacking and further processing.
Calibers: 11–13 · 13–15 · 15+ mm
Processing 2,000–2,500 t annually with modern AKY Technology sorting and meticulous hand-sorting. Serving Turkey, Russia, Central Asia — expanding to EU & GCC.
"AF-NUTS" LLC has been operating since 2020 as a Limited Liability Company in Khachmaz — the hazelnut capital of Azerbaijan. The company’s director, Fuad Asafov, brings many years of hands-on expertise in hazelnut sourcing and export, which he has successfully applied to managing a modern processing facility.
Under his leadership, "AF-NUTS" LLC has grown into one of the largest and most reliable hazelnut processors in the region, with an annual processing capacity of 2,000–2,500 tons. The plant is equipped with European-made machinery and strict quality control systems, ensuring stable, high-quality products for both domestic and international markets. Today we export to Turkey, Russia and Central Asia, and aim to expand our partner network across the EU and the Middle East.
Available forms and calibers for industrial buyers and distributors.
High-quality natural hazelnut kernels with consistent size and flavor, ideal for roasting, snacking and further processing.
Uniform chopped hazelnut kernels suitable for chocolate, biscuits, ice-cream and decoration lines. Custom sizing available on request.
High-quality in-shell hazelnuts, carefully selected and cleaned. Suitable for direct consumption, roasting, or further processing.
| Packaging | 10 kg cartons · 25 kg PE bags (EU markets commonly prefer 10 kg cartons) |
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| Palletizing | Standard export pallets; container or truck loading per buyer request |
| MOQ | 22,000 kg (1 full truck) |
| Lead time | Placeholder: 7–21 days from order confirmation |
| Incoterms | EXW · FOB · CIF |
| Payment | Advance or Letter of Credit |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 ppb |
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| Total Aflatoxins | ≤ 10 ppb |
| Moisture | ≤ 6% |
| FFA | ≤ 1% |
| Foreign Material (FM) | ≤ 0.5% |
Figures are placeholders based on international practice. A COA will be issued per lot.
We combine modern technology with careful human inspection to ensure consistency and safety.
We currently operate without ISO/BRC/IFS certificates and provide full lot traceability and accredited lab COA per shipment.
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