What Are the Chestnut Producing Areas in Hubei? Learn About the Main Producing Regions in One Article

Chestnut is a nut that everyone loves to eat; the aroma of roasted chestnuts can always be smelled in the streets and alleys. In Hubei, where are chestnuts produced?

1. Chestnut producing areas in Hubei

The chestnut producing areas in Hubei include Luotian County; Shunhe Town, Huangtugang, Guishan, Yantianhe, Muzidian, Zhangjiafan and other townships in Macheng City;

Letianxi in Yiling District, Yichang; Meijiahe, Lianghekou, Shuitianba, Shazhenxi, Maoping and other townships under Zigui County, Yichang; Xuanhua, Fengdian, Sanli, Fangfan and other mountain townships under Dawu County, Xiaogan City; Caojiadang, Xichuan, Shuangjian, Guihua and other villages in Sanyang Town, Jingshan County, Jingmen City.

2. What Benefits Do Chestnuts Have

Chestnut is a nut with a high starch content that can provide people with a relatively large amount of energy.

According to surveys, the carbohydrates in dried chestnuts reach 77%, and fresh chestnuts have as much as 40%, which is 2.4 times that of potatoes; the protein content in chestnuts is 4%-5%. Although it is not as much as peanuts or walnuts, it is still higher than cooked rice.

The vitamin C contained in fresh chestnuts is more than that in tomatoes, which are acknowledged to be rich in vitamin C, and more than ten times that of apples! The minerals contained in chestnuts are also quite comprehensive, including potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese and others, in amounts much higher than ordinary fruits such as apples and pears, with potassium especially prominent, 4 times higher than apples, which are known for being rich in potassium.

In September, chestnuts in Hubei begin to mature one after another, so friends who like eating chestnuts must not miss them.