Whole Cashew Nuts M.R.P. -340 | 250gm

Store closed or opened under refrigeration to ensure long use for up to 6 months.

Whole cashew nuts contain a high amount of proteins and amino acids required to keep your bones and muscles strong. One ounce of cashews comes with 2mg iron, 0.6mcg copper, 0.5mcg manganese, 82mg magnesium, and 166mg phosphorous- which make up about 1/3rd of your RDI.

 

A study conducted by Harvard University on cashew revealed its importance in boosting your blood health. Cashews do not come with sodium since salt is hazardous for your heart health. Iron present in cashews helps prevent iron deficiency and blood health. Essential minerals in whole cashew nuts are selenium, magnesium, and zinc, which are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties and beneficial for strengthening your immune system.

 Cashews are loaded with antioxidants which help promote good heart and blood health.

●       Whole cashew nuts are a good choice to keep coronary heart disease at bay. As per evidence, consuming about five servings of cashew nuts weekly will reduce the chances of deadly heart ailments.

●       Cashews are highly beneficial in reducing the level of bad cholesterol in your body and promoting good cholesterol- provided you stick to its regular recommended intake.

●       Minerals in whole cashew nuts like potassium and magnesium can help regulate your blood pressure level, assisting those suffering from hypertension.

●       Cashews are healthy nuts that are essential in controlling your blood glucose level and keeping type 2 diabetes under check.

●       Whole cashew nuts come loaded with minerals and vitamins shown to impact your bone health positively. People with osteoporosis should take cashew every day.

●       Whole cashew nuts are a good replacement for animal fat and can aid in your weight loss program.

• Is it good to have whole cashew nuts?

 

Cashews are loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber. They also come with several minerals, vitamins, and plant compounds beneficial for your health. Just like nuts, cashews promote heart health, control blood sugar, and help with weight loss.

 

• Can you consume whole raw cashews?

 

Fully raw, i.e., freshly picked raw whole cashews, are not safe for consumption. They come with a substance named urushiol, which is present in poison ivy. This substance is toxic, and any contact with it results in skin irritation. The cashew kernels available for the stores with a 'raw' tag are professionally steamed, ensuring all toxins are removed.

 

• Why are cashews more expensive than other nuts?

Cashews are very much a seasonal fruit. They are harvested only once a year, and the growers save a part of the nuts in their stock to continue business throughout the year until the next annual harvest. Another factor making the cashew nuts expensive is the involvement of manual labor in its harvest and shelling. Mechanical shelling can damage the cashew nuts, which is why manpower is used to prevent damage to your favorite choice of whole cashew nuts.

 

• Where do whole cashew nuts come from?

 

Cashew trees have their origin in Brazil and have been cultivated commercially in India for a long time. Cashew seeds are rich in oil and distinctively flavored, making their way to numerous vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes in Southeast and South Asian countries. As a result, cashew trees are grown and harvested in this part of Asia too.

 

• Are the whole cashew nuts crunchy or soft?

 

Whole cashew nuts come with a distinguished sweet and buttery flavor and a soft texture that you are definitely going to fall for. They are very tasty and slightly crunchy in their raw form that is available in the market, but dressing them with spices and herbs and roasting them a little bit will enhance this crunchy factor to give your taste buds a good treat.

The cashew nuts, upon forming, start becoming visible from the bottom of the big fruit on the cashew tree. This fruit is called the cashew apple- which is not a fruit in reality. It is simply the swollen end of a cashew nut stem. Each cashew apple fruit comes with only one nut. The apples, along with the nuts, show up only during the dry season or winter, while the harvesting of cashew takes place for 2 months post the apple fruit is set with a red or pink cast, and the cashew nut is gray.

 

In some cases, the grower waits until the cashew fruits hit the ground naturally once it is ripe. The nuts are twisted off the cashew apple manually after the harvest and made to undergo a process to erase all toxins that can be present on its surface. Once done, it is carefully packed to make sure the cashews are whole and not broken for delivery to customers. You can store the package sealed or unsealed in a refrigerator for long use

Whole cashew nuts can be consumed raw or roasted and mixed with other nuts for use as a nutrient-loaded snack.

●  They find use in different curries, stir-fries, and more. Some prominent ones include cashew fried rice, and more.

●  Cashews are a great choice for adding some flavor to your baking, as well for use as topping in desserts, cereals, and oatmeal.