Nanzhang Chestnuts

Nanzhang Chestnuts

Nanzhang Chestnuts is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Nanzhang Chestnuts

　　Xiangyang Fruits and Vegetables Industry Development Association

　　Scientific experiments have confirmed that chestnuts are highly nutritious. The fruit contains up to 70.1% sugar and starch, and 7% protein. In addition, they contain fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins, and trace elements—especially higher levels of Vitamin C, B1, and carotene compared to most dried fruits. Chestnuts are rich in nutrients. In addition to being high in starch, they also contain monosaccharides and disaccharides, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, protein, fat, and inorganic salts. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that chestnuts have benefits such as nourishing kidney and spleen, strengthening the body, and improving stomach and liver health. They are known as the “fruit of the kidney.” According to the "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica," “grind them and mix with honey to apply on the face, reducing wrinkles.” Look, they even have beautifying effects. The unsaturated fatty acids contained in chestnuts can help prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis. However, eating too many may cause bloating and discomfort in the chest and abdomen, so it’s not advisable to eat them in large quantities at one time.