Cashew

Nuts And SeedsNutAllergen: Tree-nutButterySweetNuttyCreamyMildCrunchy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 553
Protein (g): 18.2
Fat (g): 43.9
Carbs (g): 30.2
Fiber (g): 3.3
Sodium (mg): 12

Values for raw, unsalted kernels; roasting and salting change fat, moisture, and sodium slightly.

Storage

Room temp: up to 60 days
Refrigerated: up to 180 days
Frozen: up to 360 days

Cashew is the kidney-shaped kernel of the cashew apple, pale ivory to light tan with a smooth surface. It tastes mildly sweet and buttery with a creamy crunch when roasted. Cooks grind it into sauces or plant-based creams, toast it for snacks and stir-fries, or blend into cashew butter; sold raw, roasted, salted, and as halves and pieces.

Domesticated in northeastern Brazil, cashew spread via Portuguese trade to India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. It features in Goan curries, Thai stir-fries, and West African stews; processors remove the caustic shell and dry kernels before grading.