Linyi Chestnuts

Last updated 2026-11-11 — Linyi chestnuts are one of the local specialties of Shandong Province, mainly produced in counties such as Feixian, Tancheng, Linshu, Mengyin, Pingyi, and Yishui. Renowned both domestically and internationally for their uniform and neat appearance, thin and easily removable shells, bright color, sweet taste, and strong glutinous texture. Belonging to the North China variety group, chestnuts are a premium food rich in nutrition, and also serve as a versatile medicinal plant. They are packed with protein, carotene, ascorbic acid, a variety of essential amino acids, vitamins, natural active enzymes, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. They offer health benefits including nourishing the stomach, strengthening the spleen, improving kidney function, fortifying muscles and bones, and promoting blood circulation. Dubbed "woody grain" and "iron-crop," chestnuts can be prepared in multiple ways—roasted with sugar, eaten raw, steamed, or boiled. They are also used to make exquisite pastries and processed into a wide range of food products. As an ingredient, they can be used in dishes such as “Spiced Chestnuts,” “Chestnuts Braised with Pork,” “Chestnuts with Turtle,” and “Chestnuts with Chicken.” Linyi has a history of cultivating chestnuts for over 1,000 years. The city has 5.6 million chestnut trees, with an annual production of 470 tons, ranking first in Shandong Province. Among them, Tancheng County is one of China’s key chestnut-producing regions, and Tancheng Large Oil Chestnuts are famous both at home and abroad, serving as one of China’s export varieties of chestnuts. Purchase guide: Prices are generally 10 RMB/500g (dried), 4 RMB/500g (fresh). (Linyi)