Chestnuts are a hard-shelled autumn fruit. Our rehydrated chestnuts undergo a process that restores their original level of moisture as well as making them softer and ready-to-cook.
Our rehydrated chestnuts are a convenient option for those who wish to enjoy chestnuts even out of season, as they are available all year round.
After a careful selection and processing, our chestnuts are also made into chestnut flour, which is often used in traditional recipes and vegetarian and vegan dishes.
All in all, there are a lot of tasty chestnut-based recipes that use the fruit fresh, dried or ground into flour.
From a nutritional point of view, chestnuts are extremely beneficial; they are rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, C and B6 vitamins, and minerals like potassium and magnesium. Moreover, they are a tasty and healthy option for people who follow a gluten-free diet.

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHESTNUTS

Chestnut trees take 15 years to bear fruits, but it is said that it takes 50 years for them to make chestnuts good enough to eat.
In Italy, they say that keeping a chestnut in your pocket will bring you good luck and money. For the record, eating lentils on New Year’s Eve is also said to have the same effect.