Our Technology and Production Process
Hazelnut Cracking Machine & Contract Manufacturing Facility
1. Raw Material Intake and Cracking
Shelled hazelnuts delivered from orchards are first directed to our cracking line after precise size grading. Our process includes the following steps:
- Hazelnuts to be processed are carefully weighed upon entry, and a detailed intake record is created for full traceability.
- Before processing begins, all customer requirements and specifications are collected in detail.
- Shelled hazelnuts are sorted by size, and each size group is cracked separately to minimize product loss and maximize efficiency.
- The resulting natural kernel yield is weighed, reported to the customer, and fully documented for transparency.
- Production can be carried out from sample quantities to full-scale tonnage, depending entirely on your needs and the level of confidence you require.
We ensure a transparent, controlled, and customer-focused production process at every stage.
2.Precision Roasting Process
The cracked hazelnut kernels are roasted in our specialized electric ovens to enhance their aroma and flavor to the highest level.
Our roasting process includes:
- After cracking, natural hazelnuts are roasted to different levels such as light, golden, or double roast, depending on your specific requirements.
- The roasting process is carried out in modern continuous belt ovens using fully electric heating technology.
- There is absolutely no gas or direct flame contact with the product, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more hygienic roasting process.
- Thanks to homogeneous heat distribution, the natural aroma of the hazelnuts is preserved at a high level, and each kernel is roasted evenly in both color and texture.
3.Laser Sorting (Color Sorter)
After roasting and skin removal, hazelnuts are processed through our state-of-the-art “Color Sorter – Laser Selection” system to ensure maximum purity and quality.
- The system precisely removes defective kernels, including moldy, shriveled, and skin- or shell-contaminated hazelnuts.
- Advanced optical and laser technology detects even the smallest color and texture defects that are not visible to the human eye.
- Only premium-grade, uniform kernels are selected for the final product stream.
- This process guarantees consistent quality, higher product safety, and compliance with international export standards.
4.Final Inspection and Sorting Conveyor
Where Technology Ends, Human Expertise Begins: No matter how advanced industrial food processing becomes, human vision and experience step in where machines reach their limits.
Detecting Micro-Defects: While color sorters provide high-speed sorting, detecting subtle color nuances, structural deformities, or micro-defects requires the sharp attention of an expert eye.
Double-Layered Quality Assurance: Hazelnuts emerging from the color sorter undergo a meticulous secondary manual sorting by our trained personnel at the final inspection table.
The Ultimate Safety Net: This final manual inspection serves as our ultimate safety net, elevating product quality to its peak and securing our commitment to a zero-defect policy.
5. Packaging and Delivery
Immediate Packaging: Hazelnuts passing the final inspection are transferred directly to the packaging line without any delay to preserve freshness.
Customized Packaging Options: Products are packed in accordance with customer demands using various packaging types, including vacuum bags, doypacks, or sacks.
Labeling & Quality Assurance: All required product labeling and tracing details are accurately applied to the packages.
Ready for Dispatch: Once the process is finalized, customers are immediately notified that their orders are ready for delivery or shipment.
