Produce Briefs...
Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
Mache
Mache has been cultivated in France since the 17th century, and in France it is known as doucette. It is also known as "lamb's lettuce" because its leaves resemble the size and shape of a lamb's tongue.
Seasons/Availability
Dried Chestnuts are available in frozen form year-round. Fresh chestnuts are typically available from late fall through winter.
Description/Taste
The Chestnut has a creamy white flesh and crisp texture. The flavor of the Chestnut is sweet and somewhat starchy. These nuts have a round shape and are surrounded by a spiny case when harvested from the tree. Fresh Chestnuts have the consistency of potatoes when boiled or roasted.
Nutritional Value
Chestnuts are low in fat and sodium. One-half cup of Chestnuts contains about 35 calories and some vitamin B6.
Applications
Chestnuts can be served as a side dish or added to a stuffing for poultry. Chestnuts can also be made into flour.
Geography/History
The Chestnut is considered an ancient nut which was probably one of the first foods consumed by mankind. The Chestnut was spread throughout Europe by the Greeks and Romans. Most Chestnut trees found in North America are of the European variety, Castanea sativa. However, there were Chestnut trees that were native to North America, Castanea dentata, that were wiped out in the early 1900's by a deadly Asian fungus. The only native Chestnut trees that survived were located on the west coast, in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chestnuts. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Food Store Near Shanghai, Shanghai, China About 21 days ago Spotter's comments : This place has a great selection if meat and Asian condiments. No fresh produce but they offer fresh chestnuts. North Park Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 72 days ago |
