Chestnut - Without Involucre

	The chestnut is 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and rich chestnut brown in color. Chestnuts can be eaten by slicing the shell and cooking them in the microwave until the shell easily peels off.

The chestnut is 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and rich chestnut brown in color. Chestnuts can be eaten by slicing the shell and cooking them in the microwave until the shell easily peels off.