Chestnuts

How They Grow

• Chestnuts are the fruit of the European chestnut tree (Castanea sativa Miller), while large size, more prized varieties are called marrons.
• Chestnut trees can be centuries old and grow to over 30 meters in height. They prefer deep, light and fresh soil, rich in nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium.
• Chestnuts are hand harvested in the traditional staggered way, once the fruit is ripe.

Their benefits

• Chestnuts are useful against anemia, constipation, and nervous and physical exhaustion.
• Chestnuts lack vitamin C, but are rich in vitamins B1, B2, PP1 and minerals: potassium, phosphorus, sulfur, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and chlorine.
• They have a revitalizing effect.
• Contrary to walnuts and hazelnuts, chestnuts are very low in fat and calories.
• They are perfect against chronic fatigue and lack of physical and mental energy.

Conservation

Keep chestnuts in the refrigerator to prevent them from drying out.
Rinse and pat dry before freezing them with their skin, and they will keep for up to 1 year.