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Cashew fruit is an uncommon type of fruit that is not widely consumed worldwide. Many people are unaware of its existence, despite its availability in some tropical regions. This article uncovers why cashew fruit is not commonly eaten, its unusual nutritional properties, potential health hazards, and unique taste. Additionally, we explore the rising popularity of…
The cashew belongs to the Anacardiacede or cashew family. The medical uses for cashews have been clear and prominant throughout history. Other plants that belong to this family are mango fruit and the pistachio nut, as well as toxic plants that produce skin blistering, namely poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. In fact, the…
For a very long time, the cashews that consumers ate came strictly from wild trees. But now, the bulk of cashews are grown on tropical plantations across the world. Scientists in India are currently developing new varieties. 60% of the world’s cashews are processed (and grown) on Indian plantations today. Cashew Growth | Past and Present…
Globally, India makes up 40% of the cashew market and Vietnam is 33% of the market. But, Vietnam is the number one supplier of cashew kernel to America. If you are in America then you are more than twice as likely to eat a Vietnamese cashew than an Indian cashew. According to the Vietnam Cashew…
Believe it or not: Cashew nuts grow out of apples Looking for the perfect food to complement your new outfit? In that case, snack on some cashews. As the most fashionable nut known to man, cashews grow out of a delicate, sweet, apple-like ornament referred to as an “accessory fruit”. Mental Floss called it the…
The word cashew comes from the Tupi-Indian word Acaju, which means “nut”. Instead of growing like conventional nuts, they grow out of the base of cashew apples like little tails. However, for this reason, they are the only ‘nut’ that sells solely without a shell. The outer shell causes skin irritation. The seed has a…
The cashew nut, Anarcadium Occidentale Linn is native to Brazil. From here, the tree spread to other parts of tropical South and Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies. The generic name, Anarcadium, was bestowed upon it because it described the heart shape of the nut. The specific name, occidentale, was used because the origin…
Cashews are part of a growing business that is stabilizing and growing the economy in many countries. Africa is slowly expanding the industry and showing itself as a worthy competitor to the world’s current top cashew producers, Vietnam and India. Cashew trees are hearty and can withstand harsh climates and less care. Brazil introduced new…