Are Xiaobai’s chestnuts crispy or raw?

Chestnuts can actually be eaten raw, and the texture when eaten raw is also very crisp.

Can be eaten raw

Chestnut can be eaten raw. It is originally a nut food that can be eaten raw. Chestnuts taste sweeter and crisper when eaten raw. However, it should be noted that eating a moderate amount of raw chestnuts is good for the human body, but do not consume excessive amounts, because raw chestnuts are a relatively difficult to digest food. And whether you are eating cooked chestnuts or raw chestnuts, you must chew them thoroughly when eating, because only in this way can you digest and absorb the nutrients in the chestnuts.

The difference between northern and southern chestnuts

We all know that there are still big differences between the south and the north, such as weather, food, etc. There are also differences between chestnuts in the north and south. The northern chestnuts are smaller, taste a little waxier, have a stronger aroma, and have a higher sugar content, up to 20%; while the southern chestnuts are larger and contain more sugar. The amount is also relatively low, but the starch content is relatively high. Whether it is southern chestnut or northern chestnut, they can be eaten raw, but their taste will be different.

The effects and functions of eating raw chestnuts

Since chestnuts can be eaten raw, what are the effects and functions of eating raw chestnuts? Eating raw chestnuts can nourish the stomach, strengthen the spleen, and strengthen the kidneys. Tendons, treatment of mouth and tongue sores, etc. Nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, chestnuts are sweet and warm in nature, enter the spleen and stomach meridian, and have a certain effect of nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen. From the perspective of Western medicine, chestnuts can provide people with energy and promote human metabolism. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, chestnuts enter the kidney meridian and have a certain kidney-tonifying effect. External application of chestnuts can strengthen the muscles. From the perspective of Western medicine, chestnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Treat sores on the mouth and tongue because chestnuts contain riboflavin.