They are a good source of amino acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, phenols and vitamin C.
You will also find a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin A
- Vitamins of the B complex
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Pseudo zinc
- Iron
- Copper
- Manganese
Chestnuts are low in fat and rich in vitamin C.
Chestnuts have been a valuable food source for humans for thousands of years. They can be eaten raw, roasted, ground into flour, or mixed into sweets. They grow on trees of the genus Castanea. Many trees of this genus can live for 500 years or more!
