Chestnuts themselves are a nutrient-rich nut, containing not only a large amount of starch but also abundant minerals and vitamins.
When the weather gets cold, the fragrant roasted chestnuts become all the rage. A reporter's visit found that the quality of roasted chestnuts on the street is uneven, and relevant authorities have reminded citizens that "open" chestnuts are easily contaminated by impurities, so it's best to buy roasted chestnuts that are not open when purchasing.
In the market, most chestnuts from established brands are unopened. At some mobile stalls, however, open chestnuts are more common, and the price is relatively cheaper.
At a roasted chestnut stall near the station area, some vendors pour raw chestnuts into the wok, then pour a transparent, viscous liquid from a beverage bottle into the pot. In an instant, the dry chestnuts in the pot become oily and look very appealing.
It is understood that authentic roasted chestnuts should be fried using maltose and refined vegetable oil. Do chestnuts with added saccharin or open roasted chestnuts have adverse effects on health?
Experts remind: It is better to eat roasted chestnuts that are not open. Because open chestnuts are easily contaminated, and once the chestnuts are open, sugar can enter the chestnuts, increasing their sugar content. This is not good for health for the elderly, especially diabetics. Furthermore, the nutritional content of open chestnuts is easily destroyed. Relevant sources have introduced that saccharin and sucralose are both food additives, and their addition to food is subject to very strict regulations. Because when frying chestnuts, the round sand and sugar in the wok react at high temperatures, forming caramel, which turns black over time. This caramel contains certain harmful components and is not suitable for consumption. Open chestnuts are prone to sticking to this black caramel. When buying, never just seek convenience and ignore product safety. In fact, authentic Liangxiang chestnuts are very easy to peel. Consuming excessive amounts of these additives is harmful to health.
Experts introduce that chestnuts themselves are a nutrient-rich nut, containing not only a large amount of starch but also abundant minerals and vitamins. In addition, chestnuts can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, and eating more chestnuts is beneficial to the body. However, professionals also remind citizens that if there are moldy old chestnuts in the roasted chestnuts, do not eat them to avoid food poisoning.