Gusta Hazelnut Spread jar vegan lactose-free
Gusta hazelnut spread creamy texture
Gusta Italian hazelnut spread on toast
Gusta hazelnut spread no palm oil ingredients
Gusta vegan hazelnut spread on waffles
Gusta hazelnut cream spread detail
Sicilia

Gusta Hazelnut Cream

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Hazelnut cream from Sicilia. Stone-ground, no palm oil.

$20.47

Purchase type
  • Stone-ground, single ingredient
  • Ships from our New York warehouse in 1-2 days
  • Free shipping over $75
Sicilian hazelnut grove on volcanic terrain, origin of Gusta hazelnut cream
Place
Sicilian hazelnuts grow on volcanic slopes where the soil is mineral-rich and the season swings between a wet winter and a bone-dry summer. That stress on the tree concentrates the nut. The hazelnuts that come out of this terrain are smaller than their counterparts from other Italian regions, and the flavor is more intense for it.
Stone grinding mill pressing hazelnuts into golden cream in a Sicilian workshop
Process
The hazelnuts go in at 30% by weight, then stone-ground with extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, and a small amount of sugar. No palm oil. No cocoa to extend the color. The cream is pale and beige, not brown, because there is nothing in it masking the hazelnut. Vegetal fiber inulin gives it body without affecting the flavor. It separates over time in the jar: stir it, do not discard it.
Hands stirring Sicilian hazelnut cream in a ceramic bowl
People
The family we work with in Sicilia has been producing nut pastes and spreads for decades, supplying local confectioners before shifting to finished consumer products. They grow and process on the same land. We visit once a year and taste from the current production batch before we commit to the order.

What's inside

Ingredients
Hazelnuts (75%), cane sugar, sunflower oil, vanilla extract. No palm oil. No cocoa. No artificial flavors. No preservatives.
Contains
Hazelnuts.

How to use it

Spread on toast, warm bread, or waffles. Stir into oatmeal or warm milk. Use as a cake or tart filling. Swirl into ricotta for a quick dessert. Pair with sliced pears or figs.

30% hazelnut. No cocoa. The pure version, for those who want the nut without the chocolate.

Pairs with

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Questions

  • Is this just hazelnut with no chocolate?
    Correct. No cocoa, no chocolate. Pure hazelnut cream. It's milder and nuttier than the Hazelnut and Cacao version, with the hazelnut flavor unobstructed.
  • Is it vegan?
    Yes. No dairy, no animal products.
  • Is it gluten-free?
    Yes.
  • Why is the cream separating in the jar?
    The hazelnut oils are separating from the solids. It happens with spreads that don't use emulsifiers to lock the texture. Stir it back together before each use.
  • Is it sweetened?
    Yes. Sugar is an ingredient. This is a dessert cream, not a health spread.
  • How does this compare to the hazelnut spreads most people know?
    Nuttier and less sweet. There's no chocolate masking the hazelnut. If you want the hazelnut to be the main thing, this is the version to reach for.
  • Can I use it in baking?
    Yes. It works as a filling for pastries, layered in a tart, or stirred into a cream for a hazelnut-forward dessert.
  • How is this shipped?
    Ships from the US. In-stock orders go out within 1-2 business days. Free shipping over $75.
  • What if it arrives damaged or I don't love it?
    Write to us. We refund within 60 days, no questions.

Reviews

Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.