Grocery Trends & Data

The chestnut is breaking out of its shell as a Christmas tradition and gaining a year-round reputation as a low-fat, natural way to treat certain health conditions. Certain ethnic groups have long known that chestnuts can ease circulatory problems like varicose veins and phlebitis. Wellness-minded U.S. consumers are just now rediscovering the nut's health properties, as well as its unique flavor.

byBob Vosburgh