Cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is
a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple.It
can grow as high as 14 m (46 ft), but the dwarf cashew, growing up to 6 m (20
ft), has proved more profitable, with earlier maturity and higher yields. The
species is originally native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese colonists in
Brazil began exporting cashew nuts as early as the 1550s. Major production of
cashews occurs in Vietnam, Nigeria, India, and Ivory Coast.
A cashew tree is
attractive with large leaves and pink flowers. It is a close relative of the
mango tree. The cashew nut, often simply called a cashew, is widely consumed.
It is eaten on its own, used in recipes, or processed into cashew cheese or
cashew butter. The shell of the cashew seed yields derivatives that can be used
in many applications including lubricants, waterproofing, paints, and arms
production, starting in World War II.
A cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale) is
a kidney-shaped seed found at the bottom of the cashew apple, which is an
edible false fruit. Cashews are packed with vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like
copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium etc.
Health benefits of eating cashews:-
Contains large amount of
selenium.
Helps in assisting metabolism.
Helps in improving blood volume.
It’s a heart friendly fruit that
keeps the heart healthy.
Good for teeth and gums.
Helps in protecting eyes and keep
them healthy.
Helps in improving vitality.
Contains a lot of healthy
minerals.
It provides a long lasting energy to the body.
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