Chestnut
What is Chestnut?
Chestnuts are the edible nuts of deciduous trees belonging to the genus Castanea. They are typically harvested in autumn and can be eaten raw, roasted, boiled, or ground into flour. Chestnuts have a slightly sweet, earthy flavour and a starchy texture when cooked.
Is Chestnut vegan?
Chestnut is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Chestnut a major allergen?
Chestnuts are a tree nut, which is one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on UK food labels.
What is Chestnut used for?
Chestnuts are used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes.
Is Chestnut safe?
Chestnuts are not typically considered a food additive and are not assigned an E-number.
Why it's used
Chestnuts are used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. They add a nutty flavour and soft texture to stuffings, pâtés, and desserts. Chestnut flour can be used as a gluten-free alternative in baking.
Health notes
Chestnuts are not typically considered a food additive and are not assigned an E-number. They are a source of dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals. While generally considered safe, some individuals may have allergies. There is no specific regulatory evaluation by bodies like EFSA for chestnuts as a food additive, as they are a whole food.
Allergen info
Chestnuts are a tree nut, which is one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on UK food labels. They are not related to peanuts, which are legumes.
Foods that contain Chestnut
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