Peeled Water Chestnut

PEELED WATER CHESTNUT

Considered a staple food in Vietnamese households, Water Chestnut is known for its delicious taste and numerous health benefits. Did you know that this simple tuber can have a great impact on our bodies? Read on to find out more!

Nutritional Value of Water Chestnut:

• Water Chestnut is rich in essential minerals such as vitamins, magnesium, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and more.
• It is a nutritious food that can support the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and reduce the risk of kidney stones.
• Water Chestnut contains 68.52% water, 18.75% starch, 2.25% protein, 0.19% lipid, pectin sugar, and salts of calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and an active substance called puchin, which has antibacterial properties, lowers blood pressure, and helps prevent cancer, especially lung cancer.

Effects of Water Chestnut:

• Clears heat and detoxifies the body. It can be cooked with green bean powder to make sweet soup or stewed with pig's stomach to clear heat, nourish, and detoxify. It can also be consumed in powder form to cool the liver, stomach, and intestines.
• Detoxification ability: Squeezing the tuber and adding a little lemon and salt can help limit the toxicity of alcohol in the body and reduce body heat.
• Prevents cardiovascular diseases: Water Chestnut contains essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, which is beneficial for heart health and nerve development in young children.
• Good for the digestive system: The fiber and starch in Water Chestnut are slow-digesting, promoting intestinal health and improving digestive problems.
• Antibacterial properties: Water Chestnut contains flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds that can prevent and inhibit the activity of viruses and cancer cells. It also improves stomach function and helps with sleep and body discomfort.
• Increases appetite: Eating raw tuber or drinking its water can help stimulate appetite, especially in the elderly.
• Promotes muscle and nerve health: Water Chestnut is rich in potassium, a mineral that plays a crucial role in the body and nervous system. Additionally, the iodine and manganese content in Water Chestnut promotes thyroid health.

Notes for using Water Chestnut:

• Choose firm tubers that are not soft.
• When peeling the outer skin, use a sharp knife to cut off the top and bottom of the tuber, then cut around until all the skin is removed.
• Water Chestnut can be stored for 2-3 weeks with the skin on when placed in water and kept in the refrigerator. However, once the skin is removed, it can only be stored for 2-3 days.
• Raw or cooked tubers, with or without the skin, can be frozen and stored for several months.

At Thinh Phat Production and Business Co., Ltd, we prioritize quality. We follow strict processing procedures using modern machinery and have a team of skilled engineers and staff. Our Peeled Water Chestnut is of high quality, free from chemicals and preservatives, making it the preferred choice for many businesses and households.