Water Chestnut - A good Source of Starch (Paperback)

Water chestnut plant is free-floating which is grown in ponds, marshy lands or shallow water fields in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Water chestnuts are known to possess a remarkable nutritional composition, which makes them an excellent food source that can be a dietary staple. For this reason, they are set apart from all the other nuts. The best part is that they are free of any cholesterol and are almost fat-free. They are also gluten-free. They have a white and crispy flesh and small, rounded corms that can also be eaten raw. Water chestnuts are a popular ingredient in the Chinese cuisine. Water chestnuts are just the perfect food for those who want to lead a healthy life. They are almost fatless and are therefore, a healthy food option. Half a cup of water chestnuts contains only 0.1 g fat. Water chestnuts are an excellent source of potassium, which is a very important mineral for human health. Half a cup of water chestnuts contains 350 to 360 mg of potassium. Water chestnuts are also known to contain detoxifying properties and are considered to be good for people suffering from jaundice.

General

Imprint:	Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	March 2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Ahmed Haseeb Malik • Aysha Sameen • Muhammad Sohaib
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	92
ISBN-13:	978-3-8484-2289-0
Categories:	Books
LSN:	3-8484-2289-1
Barcode:	9783848422890

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