chestnuts in vacuum jar

[Madrid]

anyone know where to find these at a reasonable price? Every year I try to peel fresh chestnuts and destroy my hands and nails.

[kobuta]

If you just want them to snack on, I buy the ones from the Chinese markets. Sealed packs, multiple brands - usually under $2 per pack.

[emilief]

Whole Foods has them.Nic big glass jars. Forget vacuum packed at TJ's- not enough in the package to make stuffing etc.

[triple creme]

I find the glass jarred ones soggy and tasteless, and exorbitant to boot.-- $15 or so. The vacuum packed ones preserve at least some of the flavor -- enough for soup or stuffing if not munching out of the pouch. I can't vouch for what they're selling at TJ's though. Last year my local Shaw's stocked 14-ounce packs made by Gefen, $3 or so. But the manager told me this year there's not enough profit for the amount of space they take up. Will try TJ's asap.

[lbfoody]

Trader Joe's in Needham had vacuum packed chestnuts in 8 ounce pouches. I can't remember the price but it seemed reasonable.

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Trader Joe's
1427 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

[Madrid]

thank you!

[hotoynoodle]

trader joe's.