CASHEW NUT
The cashew nut, also called "anacarde," is the fruit of the Anacardium
occidentale tree, native to northeastern Brazil. It is now cultivated in many
tropical regions, particularly in Africa (Ivory Coast, Nigeria), Asia (Vietnam,
India), and South America.
Valued for its delicate flavor and crunchy texture,
the cashew nut is a popular food worldwide, used in cooking, snacks, and even
processed products.
Uses
Culinary:Eaten raw, roasted, salted, or coated (as a snack).
Ingredient in Asian, Indian (curries, stir-fries), and African dishes.
Used in cashew butters, plant-based milks, or creams for vegan recipes.
Industrial :
The nut shell produces an oil used in industry (paints, varnishes, plastics).
Cashew apples are processed into juice, jams or alcohol in some regions.
The cashew nut, also called "anacarde," is the fruit of the Anacardium
occidentale tree, native to northeastern Brazil. It is now cultivated in many
tropical regions, particularly in Africa (Ivory Coast, Nigeria), Asia (Vietnam,
India), and South America.
Valued for its delicate flavor and crunchy texture,
the cashew nut is a popular food worldwide, used in cooking, snacks, and even
processed products.
Uses
Culinary:Eaten raw, roasted, salted, or coated (as a snack).
Ingredient in Asian, Indian (curries, stir-fries), and African dishes.
Used in cashew butters, plant-based milks, or creams for vegan recipes.
Industrial :
The nut shell produces an oil used in industry (paints, varnishes, plastics).
Cashew apples are processed into juice, jams or alcohol in some regions.