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No. Chestnuts are nuts that grow on trees. Water chestnut is a type of vegetable.
they are in the vegetable food group.
Fresh water chestnuts are fine. Canned water chestnuts require a kosher for Passover hechsher.
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Water chestnuts come from a plant. Therefore, they are suitable for vegetarians.
You will be able to find water chestnuts in some grocery stores during certain times of the year. Asian markets will have water chestnuts all year long.
Yes, water chestnuts are typically cooked before consuming them to enhance their flavor and texture.
To cook chestnuts on the stove, make a small cut on the flat side of each chestnut, then place them in a pot of boiling water for about 15-20 minutes. Drain the chestnuts and peel off the shells while they are still warm. Enjoy your cooked chestnuts!
Yes, actually, water chestnuts can be frozen. First you would want to put them in a plastic, airtight container to avoid freezer burn.
While water chestnuts are not tree nuts and are generally well tolerated by those with tree nut allergies, it is still possible for someone with a tree nut allergy to also be allergic to water chestnuts. An allergic reaction to water chestnuts in a person with a tree nut allergy would be classified as a separate allergy, not a cross-reaction. It is always best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice and guidance.
The water chestnut is reproduced by an underground stem... or also known as corm.
It would depend on the type of vegetable and the initial water content of the vegetable. If the vegetable has little water in it, it would absorb water. If the vegetable has a high water content, it would lose water. It goes back to osmosis and trying to balance the concentration of solutes in the vegetable.