How can I select chestnuts?

In season from September through February, chestnuts are sold fresh and in their shells. Choose firm, plump, heavy nuts whose glossy mahogany shells are free from blemishes. Because of their high moisture content (chestnuts have a water content of 52 percent, while that of most nuts ranges from 3 to 6 percent), chestnuts should be kept covered and refrigerated lest their moisture provide a favorable climate for the growth of bacteria and molds.

If freshly gathered, however, they should be left to cure at room temperature for a few days to allow some of their starch to be converted into sugar.

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