Every yearChestnutsDuring the harvest season, large quantities of chestnuts are transported to major markets and supermarkets, and many people love to eat chestnuts because of their unique sweetness!People enjoy eating delicious chestnuts while savoring their flavor, and they can't help but wonder where these chestnuts come from.

Origin of chestnuts

The original origin of chestnuts is in China, distributed in Vietnam, Taiwan, and mainland China, growing in areas with altitudes of 370-2800 meters, mainly in mountainous areas, and widely cultivated by humans.

So, where are the origins of chestnuts in China?Specifically, chestnuts in Jinnan County,,,,, and Fei County,,,,,, in Shandong Province, Shandong Province, Shandong Province, Shandong Province, and chestnuts in Yuexi County,,,,, and Jinzhai County,,,,,, in Anhui Province, Anhui Province, Anhui Province, Anhui Province, are relatively less known.Chestnuts in Qiwazi City,,,, and Tangxi County,,,,, in Hebei Province, are known as "Hebei Famous Brand" since 2005.Chestnuts in Luo,,,, and Ma'City,,,,, and Salt River Town,,,,, in Hubei Province, are particularly famous, so they are known as "The First Chestnut in Luo County, Hubei Province". At the same time, Salt River Town in Ma'City enjoys the reputation of "The First Chestnut Town in China", and is one of the "Star Township in Hubei Province".Another place in the north of Ma'City,,,,, and Yellow Soil Mountain Town,,,,, also has large-scale chestnut cultivation, which has become one of the ways for local farmers to increase their income.

Chestnuts in Shangchang County,,,,, and LuoShan County,,,,, in Henan Province, are also abundant, with large grains and sweet taste.Nutritional value of chestnutsChestnuts are nuts, but they are not

Nuts

PeachNucleusHazelnut.Almonds,PearKindnessNuts, they are not rich in oil, but they contain a lot of starch.Fresh chestnutsProteinContent is 4% to 5%, although it is not as high asPeanutsWalnutsRice, but it is slightly higher than cooked.Its carbohydrates are 40% starch, fresh chestnuts also contain Vitamin C and Potassium, as well as Folate, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium and Vitamin B1;In 100 grams of fresh chestnuts, the moisture content is 52%, and the protein is 3 grams, and the carbohydrates are 44.2 grams.

Cooked chestnuts are rich in potassium, also contain Vitamin C, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron and Phosphorus;In 100 grams of cooked chestnuts, the moisture content is 68.2%, and the protein is 2 grams, and the carbohydrates are 28 grams.However, in some aspects, chestnuts are more nutritious than grains.ChestnutsVitamin B1 and B2 are rich, and the content of Vitamin B2 is at least 4 times that ofRice, each 100 grams contains 24 mg of Vitamin C, which is beyond the reach of grains.

The nutritional and health benefits of chestnuts are high, but they need to be eaten properly. Chestnuts should not be eaten in large quantities, otherwise they are easy to cause stomach discomfort. It is recommended to eat 6 to 7 chestnuts per day to achieve a good nourishing effect.

How much are chestnuts

The price of chestnuts in the market depends on the quality and yield of chestnuts in local areas.The price is generally around 4 to 8 yuan, good round chestnuts are around 8 yuan, and the specific price varies in different places.In addition, the price of chestnuts varies seasonally, and at around 3.5 yuan, the price in winter is 10 yuan per jin, because scarcity brings high prices.

Currently, the most famous chestnut varieties in the market are those from,,, and Shandong Province, and they sell at the highest price, around 4-5 yuan per jin. The second most famous chestnuts are those from Shandong Province, which are estimated to be around 3 yuan per jin this year. The cheapest chestnuts are those from southern regions, such as Yunnan, which are estimated to be around 2 yuan per jin. However, no matter which type of chestnut, the sellers always claim that their chestnuts are from.

Suitable population for chestnuts

Many people know that chestnuts have high nutritional value and good therapeutic effects.Chestnuts are suitable for people of all ages.There are many ways to eat chestnuts, some people like to cook them, some people like to make soup;Some people like to makePorridgeDrink, no matter which way, the nutritional value of chestnuts remains unchanged. So, who is most suitable for which way to eat chestnuts?

Chestnuts can help with digestion and improve, and relieve;If you steam, grind, and makeCakeBiscuit, it is suitable for children who have little food and are thin, to increase their appetite and regulate their digestive system.Using chestnuts andRiceto make porridge, it can help patients with chronic diarrhea caused by cold, and also help elderly people with poor digestion and weak energy.It is especially suitable for elderly people with kidney deficiency, middle-aged and elderly people with waist and leg pain, and those with frequent urination. It is also suitable for people with cough and asthma, internal heat and diarrhea.However, diabetics, people with rheumatism, and those with weak should not eat chestnuts, because chestnuts are difficult to digest, and eating too much can cause stomach discomfort.Young children and those with weak should not eat too many chestnuts.Also, rotten chestnuts should not be eaten.How to peel chestnuts

For this delicious fruit with a hard shell, peeling is a challenge.What methods do you use to peel chestnuts?The following "Mum's Network" will introduce some practical methods to instantly remove the hard shell and enjoy the sweet taste inside.

First method: Boil in Salt Water

Wash the chestnuts, then cut a small hole in the middle;Put them in salt water and cook on the stove for 5 minutes, then use a knife to peel the chestnuts and the skin while they are hot;The finished product looks intact.

Second method: Electric Rice CookerWash the chestnuts and cut a small hole in the middle;Put them in the electric rice cooker without adding water;Press the rice cooking button, then peel and remove the skin.

Because the cooked chestnuts are already cooked, so it is easy to peel, and the color is not very good.Third method: Pressure CookerWash the chestnuts and cut a small hole in the middle;Put them in the pressure cooker without adding water;After the first stage, cook for 3 minutes and then turn off the heat;Then peel and remove the skin, which is difficult to peel, and it is not easy to know when to turn off the heat.

Fourth method: Sun DryingDirectly put them in the sun to dry for one day, which is not easy to peel;After drying for another day, it is still not easy to peel.Fifth method: Sun Drying with HoleCut a small hole in the chestnuts, then put them in the sun to dry;

After one day, you can peel one;After two days, you can peel, but it is not easy.Sixth method: Microwave

Cut a small hole in the chestnuts and put them in a bowl, then cover and microwave for a few minutes, it will be easy to peel, and the color is very beautiful.Seventh method: SteamCut a small hole in the chestnuts, then put them in a steamer for 30 minutes, and then peel and remove the skin.Eighth method: Boil

Cut a small hole in the chestnuts, then put them in water and boil for 30 minutes, and then peel and remove the skin.Ninth method: OvenCut a small hole in the chestnuts, then put them in the oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes, and then peel and remove the skin.Tenth method: Use a knife to peel

Use a knife to carefully peel the chestnuts, which is also a way to peel chestnuts.Eleventh method: Using a spoon to scrape the skin

Use a spoon to carefully scrape the skin, which is also a way to peel chestnuts.The best way to peel chestnuts is to use a knife to cut a small hole in the chestnuts, then use a spoon to scrape the skin.If the chestnuts are dry, you can put them in a bowl of warm water for 30 minutes, then peel them easily.