Chestnut sales boomed in Aksaray, Turkiye

Chestnuts, an indispensable flavor of the winter months, are in high demand in markets and on the streets this year as well. Ramazan Uğurlu, who has been selling seasonal products on Şemsiyeli Street in Aksaray for 12 years, stated that chestnut sales have increased significantly this year compared to last year. Uğurlu stated that the Chinese chestnuts that were introduced to the market last year attracted attention with their affordable prices, but were received negatively by consumers because they caused health problems, and said, "Last year, chestnuts from China were sold at very affordable prices, but after a while, some consumers ended up in the hospital. Our state took action on this problem and now we can consume local chestnuts with peace of mind." Uğurlu, who emphasized that cold weather conditions were also effective in the demand for local chestnuts this year, said, "After a long break, it snowed in November. This positively affected chestnut sales. I currently have ...