Are chestnuts edible?

Chestnuts - which are edible

• Chestnuts, as we find them on park trees in autumn, are mostly so-called horse chestnuts. The skin of these fruits is smooth with thick, pointed elevations. You should definitely not eat these chestnuts. They are poisonous to humans!
• Chestnuts are so-called sweet chestnuts. Their shells look like a hedgehog and have extremely long and pointed spines. These chestnuts are edible. However, they only occur in warmer areas, for example in wine regions or in the Kaiserstuhl.

If you are on the lookout for edible chestnuts in the wild and are not sure what type they are: Take a look at pictures on the Internet, for example. The difference is pretty obvious.

Chestnuts - that's how they taste best

• You should cut the chestnuts crosswise at the top. Then place them on a baking sheet and give them at approx. 175 degrees in the oven for 15 minutes. Peel the chestnuts while they are still hot. Use a not too sharp kitchen knife to start at the broken open area.
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• The chestnuts can be eaten simply with powdered sugar, but also with salt. You can decide this according to your taste.


Chestnuts and calories - all you need to know about the nutritional value of chestnuts

There are several different varieties of chestnuts. But not all are edible, just ...

• You can also use chestnuts as well garnish to Wild or to other dark ones meat eat.
• Chestnut cream soup is a particularly tasty dish. If you're looking for a good recipe on the internet or in a cookbook, make sure that white wine is on the ingredients list!

Horse chestnuts and their uses

• Horse chestnuts are often collected as fodder for game in winter.
• You can also make funny little men out of chestnuts. Matches or toothpicks are good legs or arms. With a little skill you can drill the sticks into the chestnuts.
• Chestnuts, but also their bowls and leaves, can be used wonderfully as autumn table decorations.

Have fun playing or eating!