Water Chestnut Powder
Water Chestnut Powder is a starch-based ingredient derived from the corms of the aquatic plant Eleocharis dulcis. It is commonly used in East and Southeast Asian cuisines as a thickening agent, binder, or primary ingredient in desserts and snacks. The powder itself is neutral in flavor and creates a distinctively chewy or gelatinous texture when cooked.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Water Chestnut Powder is almost entirely carbohydrate, providing a quick source of energy with minimal protein or fat. It is low in most vitamins and minerals, though it may contain small amounts of potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a versatile staple used in everything from Cantonese dim sum to Thai desserts, prized for its ability to create a unique, springy texture. Nutritionally, it's a source of resistant starch, which can act as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
