Chestnut Puree

Chestnut Puree is a smooth paste made from cooked and puréed chestnuts, used in European and East Asian pastries, desserts and spreads (often called marron or chestnut paste). It is prized for its sweet, earthy flavor and creamy texture that works well in fillings, frostings and sauces. Nutrition-wise, Chestnut Puree is starch-forward rather than fatty like many other nut pastes and provides a useful amount of fiber at 5g per 100g, helping it contribute to fullness and digestive health. It also contains vitamin C and lower total fat than many tree-nut spreads, making it a relatively light, carbohydrate-rich ingredient. From a health perspective, chestnut purée offers beneficial fiber and some micronutrients and has a favorable protein quality and fat profile compared with many high-fat nut butters; it’s best used as part of a balanced recipe rather than consumed in large amounts on its own.Read more

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g