Yan Mountains

Basic Introduction to Kuancheng ChestnutsKuancheng Chestnuts, a well-known Chinese specialty, are produced in Kuancheng, Hebei Province. Kuancheng is located deep in the Yan Mountains, with iron-rich soil, ample sunlight, concurrent rainfall and heat, and significant day-night temperature differences, all of which are conducive to chestnut growth.The nutritional content of chestnuts exceeds that of grains; chestnuts are rich in vitamins B1 and B2, with vitamin B2 content at least four times that of rice. Each 100 grams contain 24 milligrams of vitamin C. Fresh chestnuts have more vitamin C than tomatoes, which are known for their high vitamin C content, and over ten times as much as apples.The minerals in chestnuts are also comprehensive, including potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese. Although these do not reach the levels found in hazelnuts or melon seeds, they are still much higher than those in common fruits like apples and pears, especially in terms of potassium content, which is four times higher than that of apples, which are renowned for their potassium content. Nutritional ValueKuancheng Chestnuts have the functions of tonifying the spleen and stomach, boosting vital energy, replenishing the kidneys, strengthening the waist and bones, stopping bleeding, and reducing swelling and strengthening the…