How many kinds of chestnuts are there

Although chestnuts are delicious, they have also become a snack that many people like to eat. But people who know chestnuts will know that chestnuts produced in each region have subtle differences in taste. Moreover, chestnuts can grow in many areas and have a very long history of growth. According to a large amount of literature, if you want to know how many varieties of chestnuts there are in China, you should read the chestnut varieties introduced in the following article.

Qianxi chestnut

Qianxi chestnut has a long history. It is native to Hebei Province and is a specialty of Hebei Province with a history of more than 2,000 years. The outer skin of Qianxi chestnut is reddish brown with a bright luster; the kernel is beige, the inner skin is easy to peel off, and the taste is sticky, soft and delicate. Qianxi Chestnut was recognized as a well-known Chinese trademark by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in 2008.

Castanea henryi

Castanea henryi is distributed in the Qinling Mountains and grows in hilly environments at an altitude of 100-1800 meters. The fruit is generally used to make canned products, and its wood is excellent and is often used in construction.

Xinglong chestnut

Xinglong chestnut is named Jingdong chestnut because it comes from the eastern part of Beijing. It has sweet fruit and easy-to-peel skin, and enjoys a high reputation in domestic and foreign markets.

Xingtai chestnut

Xingtai chestnuts are large in size, rich in carbohydrates, protein and other minerals, and have extremely high nutritional value. The fruit is plump and thin-skinned, making it very suitable for making sugar-fried chestnuts.

Hebei Qinglong Chestnut

The superior geographical environment and climate of Hebei Qinglong chestnuts make them large, thin-skinned, delicate and sweet in taste. Their nutritional value far exceeds that of other varieties, earning them the reputation of "King of Dried Fruits".

Kuancheng Chestnut

Kuancheng chestnut is one of the oldest varieties with a history of 3,000 years. The oldest existing chestnut tree is 1,300 years old. It is planted over a wide area and is known as the "King of Chinese Chestnuts."

Dandong chestnut

The cultivation of Dandong chestnut can be traced back to the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. It is native to Liaoning Province and the excellent variety of Dandong chestnut is well-known throughout the country.

Yanshan chestnut

Yanshan chestnut is also one of the ancient varieties with a long history, dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, more than 2,000 years ago. In ancient times, Yanshan chestnuts were often used as tribute to the imperial court because of their sweet taste.

Zhen'an Chestnut

Zhen'an chestnuts are mainly produced in Shaanxi and Qinling areas. They are named after the best quality chestnuts produced in Zhen'an County.

Tancheng chestnut

There are two major varieties of Tancheng chestnuts, oil chestnuts and hairy chestnuts. Among them, the oil chestnut variety is better. The oil chestnut is shiny in color, as if a layer of oil was spread on the skin. The flesh is soft and sweet. It is now exported all over the world.

Xinyang chestnut

Xinyang chestnuts have a large yield, full grains, thick flesh and thin skin, are not easy to be infested with insects, are easy to store and transport, and are deeply loved by consumers.

Shaodian Chestnut

Shaodian chestnuts are similar to Tancheng chestnuts, and are also divided into two major varieties: oil chestnuts and hairy chestnuts, most of which are exported around the world.

Tongbai chestnut

Tongbai chestnut is produced in Tongbai, Henan, a famous chestnut hometown with a large planting area and high tree age.

Balong Oil Chestnut

Balong oil chestnuts are produced in Hunan and have a 200-year cultivation history.

Chestnuts are rich in nutrients and have powerful effects such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the kidneys, and can also prevent and treat diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease. Pregnant women can eat chestnuts to strengthen their bones. Most chestnuts are sweet and have a high sugar content, so diabetics should be careful when eating them.