Ingredient library · Vegetable

Water chestnut 荸薺

ColdFlavour · SweetVegetable

Traditional use

Cooling and moistening; classic in soups.

Strongly cooling — useful in heat; eat sparingly if you feel the cold or have loose stools.

Wash thoroughly if eaten raw.

In season for

Good all year round

Nutrition (approx.)

100 g

97kcal

Protein1.4 g
Carbs23.9 g
Fat0.1 g
Fibre3.0 g

Reference values per 100 g; actual values vary by variety and cooking.

Also cold

Kelp Bitter melon Water spinach Water bamboo Nori (laver)

Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.