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Chestnut
- Aliases
- Castañas, Châtaignier, Marrons
- Description
- The chestnut tree is related to the oak tree. The tree originated in the Mediterranean Basin and Asia Minor. Although is is called a nut, and has a shell and the look of a nut, it is actually more closely related to a starchy grain. Each chestnut contains a cream colored kernal covered by a thin-brown skin.
- Preparation and Serving
- Chestnuts are never eaten raw, due to their tannic acid content. They must boiled or roasted before eaten. They are added to soups, salads and stuffings. They can also be ground into flour that is added to cakes, pancakes, waffles, porridge, and bread.
- Recipe Links
- Microware 'Roasted' Chestnuts
- Chestnut Stuffing
- Mid-Atlantic Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing
- Chestnut Stuffing for Poultry
- Sherried Chestnut Stuffing
- Chestnut Salad (Kastano Salata)
- Chestnut and Bacon Dressing
- Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
- Red Cabbage with Chestnuts
- Chestnut Soup
- Chestnut Soup with Amaretto
- Elegant Chestnut Soup
- Gesztenye Kremleves (Cream of Chestnut Soup)
- Roast Turkey With Tasty Chestnut Stuffing
- Chestnut Stuffing with Pork Sausage
- Veal, Carrot and Chestnut Ragout
- Chestnut Roast
- Chocolate, Orange, and Chestnut Pave
- Baked Apples and Chestnut Puree
- Chestnut Almond Torte
- Chestnut Cheesecake
- Vanilla Chestnut Sauce
- Links
- Epicurious Food Dictionary
- Books
- The Chestnut Cookbook by Annie Y. Bhagwandin
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- Nutritional Information
Nutritional Value per 100g Edible Portion
| Chestnut |
Raw, Unpeeled |
Boiled, Steamed |
Roasted |
| Calories |
213 |
131 |
245 |
| Water |
52% |
68.2% |
n/a |
| Carbohydrates |
44.2 g |
28.0 g |
n/a |
| Protein |
2.42 g |
2.00 g |
3.17 g |
| Fat |
2.26 g |
1.38 g |
2.20 g |
| Fiber |
1.71 g |
0.70 g |
1.90 g |
| Calcium |
27 mg |
46 mg |
29 mg |
| Iron |
1.01 mg |
1.73 mg |
0.91 mg |
| Magnesium |
32 mg |
54 mg |
33 mg |
| Phosphorous |
93 mg |
99 mg |
107 mg |
| Potassium |
518 mg |
715 mg |
592 mg |
| Sodium |
3 mg |
27 mg |
2 mg |
| Zinc |
0.520 mg |
0.250 mg |
0.570 mg |
| Copper |
0.447 mg |
0.472 mg |
0.507 mg |
| Manganese |
0.952 mg |
0.854 mg |
1.180 mg |
| Beta Carotene (A) |
28 IU |
n/a |
24 IU |
| Thiamine (B1) |
0.238 mg |
n/a |
0.243 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.168 mg |
n/a |
0.175 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
1.179 mg |
n/a |
1.342 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) |
0.509 mg |
n/a |
0.554 mg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.376 mg |
n/a |
0.497 mg |
| Folic Acid (B9) |
62 mcg |
n/a |
70 mcg |
| Ascorbic Acid (C) |
43 mg |
n/a |
26 mg |
Report filed 12.13.98
Last updated 12.17.98
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