Cashew Nuts

The Cashew tree is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew nut and the cashew apple. It can grow as high as 14 m, but the dwarf cashew, growing up to 6 m, has proved more profitable, with earlier maturity and higher yields

Cashew is one of the energy-rich nuts. Its kernels are exnt sources of minerals and vitamins.

The cardic acid (urushiol) present in cashew apples, shells, and nuts is responsible for allergic reactions.

Cashew nuts are delicately sweet, crunchy and delicious. They are packed with a lot of energy boosting substances, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health. Cashew, or “caju” in Portuguese, is one of the popular ingredients in “Sweets” as well savory dishes worldwide.

Botanically, cashew is an average sized tropical evergreen tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, of the genus: Anacardium. Scientific name: Anacardium occidentale.