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Because of the antiquated harvesting techniques in the Middle East which yielded stained shells, the early imports to the North American market were dyed red in order to cover the blemishes and make them more appealing. Roasted nuts are hygroscopic and require moisture resistant packaging, which gives a shelf life in excess of 24 months.

Fresh Chestnuts Facts Also called the Polynesian chestnut, the Tahitian chestnut tree produces starchy, kidney-shaped nuts that are highly prized as food in Polynesia and Malaysia. Chestnut was once called the "redwood of the east. Get a bottle of expensive balsamic vinegar (expensive means $30 to $50 per aboutounces see Readings and Resources), and expensive extra-virgin olive oil (around $25). The Greeks made the first travelers trail snack, called Hais, with pounded nuts and dried fruits rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. A decoction of the leaves, bark, and hulls has been used for a brown wool dye and the crushed leaves for an insect repellent. See also Chestnut Recipes, and pages related to Fresh Chestnuts.

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