Are chestnuts a fruit or a vegetable?

Are chestnuts a fruit or a vegetable?

Chestnuts are neither fruits nor vegetables, because from a botanical point of view, chestnuts are a kind of nut, which is on a par with vegetables and fruits. Chestnuts are even called the "king of dried fruits" and can be eaten directly. Most of them mature and are on the market around October.

Nutritional value of chestnuts

Chestnuts are glutinous and fragrant. The most common way to eat them is to eat them directly. In addition, they can also be made into sugar-fried chestnuts, chestnut crisps, chestnut duck, chestnut and red dates stewed pork ribs, chestnuts stewed with mushrooms, chestnut stewed pork ribs, etc.

1. Promote blood circulation and nourish the kidney: Chestnut is also known as the "fruit of the kidney". It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, nourishing the skin, nourishing the kidney and strengthening the waist. It is more suitable for people who are weak and sick.

2. Protect cardiovascular system: chestnuts are rich in potassium. If consumed properly, they can prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.

Chestnut Origin and Planting

Common chestnut producing areas in my country include Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shaanxi and other provinces. Among them, Macheng, Hubei is known as the hometown of chestnuts, where the chestnuts have high yield and good quality.

Chestnuts are more suitable for planting in March in spring and October in autumn. They can bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. They do not have high requirements for soil and can be planted in mountainous areas, barren slopes, hills, and beaches.