Malabar chestnut

Pachira spp.

nuts & seeds

Large seeds tasting of peanut or chestnut, roasted or ground into flour.

Origin

Mexico and Central America

Where to find it

Along rivers, lagoons and mangroves.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Always roasted, and in small amounts: they contain fatty acids that are best not eaten often.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

It is the braided “money tree” sold in pots in garden centers.