Chestnuts Nutrition Facts |
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Serving Size 1 oz (28.3 g) |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories
55
Calories from Fat
3
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat
0.4g
1%
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Saturated Fat
0.1g
0%
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Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
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Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
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Cholesterol
0mg
0%
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Sodium
1mg
0%
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Total Carbohydrates
12.5g
4%
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Protein
0.5g
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Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Have you ever wondered why you only hear about Chestnuts "roasting on an open fire" in Christmas songs? That's because fresh Chestnuts mature on the trees between the months of September October and November.
How to Store Fresh Chestnuts
The best tasting nuts are the fresh nuts. But if you need to store Chestnuts, place them in your refrigerator. They should last for up to six months.
How to Eat Chestnuts
You can eat raw Chestnuts. The flavor is not as good as when they're roasted. If you eat enough raw Chestnuts, they can cause you to have a stomach ache.
First you'll need to remove the tough outer shell to reach the meat of the Chestnut. To do this, you'll need a sharp knife . Carefully slice into the shell. Then, peel off the outer
shell and wash the Chestnut and it is ready to eat.
How to Roast Fresh Chestnuts
Once have purchased some fresh Chestnuts. First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The second step is to use a sharp knife to cut an "X" into each shell. Make sure you cut through the shell, but try to avoid cutting into the actual nut. If you skip this step, the Chestnuts will explode after you place them in the oven.