Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Water chestnuts are the starchy, edible bulbs (or corms) of the Eleocharis dulcis ...

Water chestnuts are noteworthy for their nutrient content, which includes fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6. They're often used fresh, canned, or ground into flour.

making it a valuable medicinal plant," said Dr Jahida Sultana, a nutritionist at Jamalpur Diabetic Hospital. According to Dewanganj Upazila Agriculture Office, water chestnuts, locally known as ...

Water chestnuts are from another plant altogether. In New Zealand we grow a different variety of chestnut to that grown in Europe. So while the flavour and texture is the same, our nuts are ...

The plant species identified were yellow lily rhizomes and the now-extinct water chestnut. “This discovery opens a new chapter in understanding the evolutionary significance of plant-based foods ...