At this time there are many products that are really interesting, including our protagonist today, the chestnut. A fruit of the chestnut tree that begins to be found at the beginning of autumn and is preserved until the end of winter. We are going to quickly discover what this fruit offers us.
The chestnut is a really interesting fruit since it has satiating power. It is rich in quality carbohydrates and provides us with a lot of fiber. It is a fruit that also has little caloric value compared to other nuts since 100 grams only provide us with 180 calories and when we eat them we feel really full. This makes the chestnut an interesting food for many diets.
Due to their contribution of phenolic compounds, they have antioxidant power and are rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. They also provide vitamins of group B, E and C. They also have a low sodium content, which makes them really worth taking into account in this type of diet.
Chestnut conservation and cooking
The Spanish chestnut is usually harvested in Galicia where it enjoys PGI own and Castilla León. The quality of the chestnuts from these places is really high. Although the largest fruits are the most attractive, the important thing is that they are clean and do not have any visible damage or holes.
Keep them in a cool, light-free and airy place, as if they needed to breathe, avoid plastic bags. If you follow these tips, your chestnuts can last several months. You can also freeze them either raw, with a small cut, or already cooked. A good preservation method and delicious product is to make chestnuts in syrup.
In the kitchen the chestnut It is much more versatile than it seems. In addition to roasting, making a small cut so that they do not explode, they can also be boiled. Once cooked, they can be used in soups, creams, accompanying meats and legume stews, for example.
In baking it is an ingredient to take into account, it can be incorporated into cakes and biscuits. Finally, we cannot fail to mention chestnut flour, a delicious ingredient that can provide very special aromas to our preparations.
