11 Nov Things you didn’t know about Cashews
Cashews are one of the most popular and sought nuts in the world. There are a lot of things to love about this amazing nut, but none more than how beneficial it is for our health. There are a couple of things you might not know about this fruit, so sit tight and read along for a fun and quick history lesson!
- Cashews are harvested from the tropical evergreen tree which produces cashew apples
- The cashew is actually a complex, layered fruit, consisting of a thin outer layer that encases a juicy meat surrounding a dry shell filled with tasty nuts
- Nigeria was the top producer of cashew nuts in 2010
- The shell of the nut can be used in lubricants, waterproofing, and arms production
- Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree caju, which itself is derived from the Tupian word acajú, literally meaning “nut that produces itself.”
- The estimated worldwide demand for cashew products currently exceeds 300,000 metric tons
- Cashews are a less frequent allergen than some other nuts
- Here at Pineham Foods, we take pride in everything we do––from expanding our factory and scaling operations to providing eager customers with products that are second to none. Thank you for your continuous support
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