Description

Cashew kernels

Cashew kernels would be dry and have the characteristic shape. they would be free from oil (CNSL) and the think outer skin. Cashew kernels would have natural smell, and free of rancid or any other unnatural smell Refer to AFI standard Will be inspected before shipping. Cashew kernels would be preserved in a dry clean place, far from heat resource. The storage of preservation would be closed, dry clean, free from foreign smell, no insect, rodents

Here are the essentials:

• 🌱 Botany:

  • Cashew trees produce a cashew apple (a fleshy fruit) and at its end hangs the cashew nut, enclosed in a hard double shell.

  • The shell contains urushiol, a toxic compound (also found in poison ivy), so cashews are always sold shelled and roasted/steamed to remove it.

• 🍴 Nutritional value:

  • Rich in healthy fats (mainly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated)

  • Good source of protein and fiber

  • High in minerals like magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and phosphorus

  • Contain antioxidants and plant compounds that support heart and metabolic health

• 🩺 Health aspects:

  • Heart health: May help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

  • Weight management: Despite being energy-dense, studies suggest nuts (including cashews) support satiety and don’t strongly contribute to weight gain when eaten in moderation.

  • Blood sugar control: Can help improve insulin sensitivity.

  • Allergies: Cashew allergy can be severe and is often lifelong.

• 🌍 Culinary uses:

  • Eaten raw, roasted, or salted as a snack

  • Used in plant-based cooking for creamy sauces, cheeses, and desserts

  • Ground into cashew butter or cashew milk as dairy alternatives

  • Widely used in Indian, Southeast Asian, and African cuisines