Xinyang Chestnuts

Xinyang Chestnuts

　　Xinyang has a long history of cultivating chestnuts. The chestnuts produced in Pingqiao District are known for their large size, tender flesh, thin shells, sweet taste, bright color, plump grains, and easily removable skins. The flesh is high in sugar content, of excellent quality, and deliciously sweet, making them highly popular and ideal for candied chestnuts. Besides being roasted, they can also be eaten raw, baked, or ground into chestnut flour to make various pastries, or used as an ingredient in cooking.

　　The oil chestnuts produced in Luoshan and Shangcheng counties are small, have thin shells, thick flesh, a unique aroma, are resistant to pests, and are easy to store and transport, making them quite popular among consumers.