Cashew nut

The cashew nut, also called anacarde, is the seed inside the cashew apple, produced by a small tree. Ivory Coast is the world’s largest producer with 1.2 million tons. The cashew apple is juicy and can be eaten raw, cooked, or in the form of juice or syrup. The shell of the cashew nut is used as a fuel but is very acidic. The cashew almond can be roasted, plain or salted, ready to eat or to use as a spread or sauce. In addition, the virgin oil of the cashew almond is produced by cold pressing and has a yield of 25%.