Tag: Cashew

Cashews come from a tropical tree formally known as Anacardium occidentale ( 1 ). The tree produces a fleshy, pear-shaped stalk called a cashew apple on its branches. Yet, this part of the plant isn’t the fruit. Can you eat the cashew fruit? The false fruit (called cashew fruit or cashew apple) is edible, but […]

Cashew Nuts Aren’t Really Nuts Cashew nuts come from fruit producing trees. The fruit, or ‘cashew apple’, which resembles a bell pepper, is what is called a ‘false fruit’. A master of deception, the real fruit dangles from the bottom of the cashew apple, guarding within it a single seed, known to us as a […]

Cashew nut shells are attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, both of which form fully in the dry season. When it comes to harvesting cashew nuts, they are twisted and removed from the apples – usually by hand. If they are super ripe, the nuts will detach themselves and fall to the ground. […]

The tree produces a long, fleshy stalk, called a cashew apple, which resembles a small pear. At the end of this stalk grows the kidney-shaped cashew nut that many know and love. Cashew nuts are protected from hungry passerby by a double shell containing a potent poison called anacardic acid. Where does a cashew nut […]

Called the cashew apple, better known in Central America as marañón, it ripens into a yellow or red structure about 5–11 cm (2–4+1⁄4 in) long. The true fruit of the cashew tree is a kidney– or boxing-glove–shaped drupe that grows at the end of the cashew apple. What type of fruit is cashew apple? Fig. […]

Cashew Season Featured in India is the third largest producer and exporter of cashew in the world and cashew season runs from February through May or June. If you want something different, try wet or raw cashews called ‘Bibbe’ by locals though only available during the summer months from mid-March to mid-June. When should you […]

Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree: caju (Portuguese pronunciation: [kaˈʒu]), also known as acaju, which itself is from the Tupian word acajú, literally meaning “nut that produces itself”. Why are they called cashews? The word cashew is derived from the Tupi word “acajou” which means “nut […]

Côte d’Ivoire. Top 10 Cashew Nut producing countries in the world – production and area under cultivation [2019] Côte d’Ivoire – Ranked #1, the country accounts for 20% of total world Cashew Nut production. Cultivated over 1,913,073 hectares. Yield: 4,143 hg/ha. Which country has best quality cashew? Tanzanian cashews are regarded as being one of […]

Apparently, humans and bearded capuchins are the only primate species that process cashew nuts to eat the kernels. Do animals like cashews? Tweet! Polly Want a Cashew? It’s pretty common for pet birds like parrots or cockatiels to enjoy a diet of seeds and nuts. In general, raw cashews are safe to feed your fine […]

drupes. Cashew harvesting and processing Cashews grow on cashew trees (Anacardium occidentale). As such, they’re classified as a type of tree nut. Mature cashew trees grow red or yellow pear-shaped drupesdrupesA stone fruit, also called a drupe, is a fruit with a large “stone” inside. The stone is sometimes called the seed, but that is […]

Nine percent of children allergic to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts outgrow their allergy over time, including those who’ve had a severe reaction such as anaphylaxis shock, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Can cashew allergy be cured? Tree nut allergies tend to be for life, and there is no […]

Cashews are botanically classified as seeds because they grow inside the cashew fruit, which is also known as a drupedrupeA stone fruit, also called a drupe, is a fruit with a large “stone” inside. The stone is sometimes called the seed, but that is a mistake, as the seed is inside the stone. The stones […]

Packed with various kinds of nutrients, cashew fruit helps in the production of blood, supports heart health and weight loss. What does cashew fruit do to the body? “Cashew fruit contain fats that promote healthy hearts, and reduce high triglyceride level that is associated with increased risk of heart diseases. “Excess calories are stored as […]

Since cashew requires a frost-free tropical climate, planting in the United States is limited to extreme south Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. There is no commercial production in the United States, though cashews are grown in botanical collections and some home landscapes. Can I grow a cashew tree indoors? You can grow a cashew tree […]

It is rich in carbohydrate and vitamin C. It is also claimed for numerous ailments including antitumor, antimicrobial, urease inhibitory and lipoxygenase activity. In addition, cashew apple juice also has excellent anti-oxidant potential. What does cashew fruit do in the body? “Cashew fruit contain fats that promote healthy hearts, and reduce high triglyceride level that […]

Cashews have a rich nutty flavor, similar to almonds or peanuts. When pureed, it may be hard to distinguish cashew butter from other nut butter like peanut or almond. Do cashews taste good? With their sweet, buttery taste, they’re everyone’s favorite nut, but are cashews good for you? Forget crunchy almonds or boring peanuts; cashews […]

The tree produces a fleshy, pear-shaped stalk called a cashew apple on its branches. Yet, this part of the plant isn’t the fruit. Instead, the true fruit is a smaller, kidney-shaped structure that grows underneath the cashew apple, also known as a drupedrupeA stone fruit, also called a drupe, is a fruit with a large […]

State wise area and production under cashew for major producing states is given in Table. It may be observed that Maharashtra (1.86 lakh ha) was the leading producer of cashew nut followed by Andhra Pradesh (1.85 lakh ha), Odissa (1.82 lakh ha), Karnataka (1.26 lakh ha) and Kerala (0.87 lakh ha). Which state is the […]

What Is a Cashew and How Do They Grow? A cashew is technically not a nut at all—it’s a seed that grows on a cashew apple. Cashew apples grow on trees, scientifically called Anacardium occidentale, that are native to Brazil. Why do cashews grow on apples? First of all, cashews are not actually nuts, but […]

Cashew plants start bearing after three years of planting and reach full bearing during tenth year and continue giving remunerative yields for another 20 years. The cashew nuts are harvested during February – May. Normally, harvesting consists of picking of nuts that have dropped to the ground after maturing. How fast does a cashew tree […]