Xiaogan Water Chestnuts

Xiaogan Water Chestnuts

　　Xiaogan water chestnuts are mainly produced in towns such as Xihe, Xinpu, and Yangdian in Xiaonan District, covering a total area of 8,000 mu with an annual output of 10,000 tons. A traditional product of Xiaonan District, Xiaogan water chestnuts feature small, slightly tilted terminal buds, thin and bright red skins, fine texture with little residue, and a sweet, crisp taste. They can be eaten fresh or served as a delicious dish. They help promote saliva production, dissolve phlegm, lower blood pressure, increase urination, clear heat, and detoxify. They are popular in markets such as Wuhan and Xinyang, and are processed for export to the United States and Canada, showing very broad market prospects. They are harvested from late November to February of the following year and are available on the market during that period.