Horse chestnuts are the large, brown fruits of the horse chestnut tree, which is native to Europe and Asia. They have a slightly sweet and slightly nutty flavor, and are often used in traditional herbal medicine to support the circulatory system. 

They can be used in cooking to add a slightly sweet and nutty flavor to dishes such as soups and stews, or can be used to make homemade tea blends. They can also be used as a natural food coloring to add a brown hue to dishes.

Botanical: Aesculus hippocastanum

Also known as: Common horse chestnut, Aescule, Baloot, Karu, Conqueror tree, marron d'inde