Dried chestnuts can be used in savoury dishes and also mostly used in Chinese cooking. It makes a good addition to braised dishes featuring rich meats such as duck, as its mealy texture balances the fat.
板栗又叫栗子，是一种补养治病的保健品。 中医学认为，栗子性味甘温，有养胃健脾、补肾壮腰、强筋活血、止血消肿等功效。 栗子含有丰富的营养成分，包括糖类、蛋白质、脂肪、多种维生素和无机盐。 栗子对高血压、冠心病、动脉粥样硬化等具有较好的防治作用。