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Cashews: A Delicious Treat


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Cashews are one of the most popular nuts in the world. They are eaten raw, roasted, flavored, salted and unsalted. Cashews are one of those snacks that once you have just one you want to have a few more and even more after that. So just what is it that makes these little nuts taste so great?

There are numerous varieties of cashews that one can enjoy.

Raw

Cashews that are labelled raw, in most cases are really not raw. Heat is still used to separate the cashew from its toxic shell. They are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Raw cashews are mainly used in baking, cooking and snacking.

Roasted Cashews

Roasted cashews are gently roasted in oil and are available in salted and unsalted varieties. This is one of the most popular choices for snacking. Although all nuts have fats, cashews have less than other varieties.

Dry Roasted Cashews

Dry roasted cashews are available in salted and unsalted versions. They are roasted without added oils and are truly delicious.

Honey Roasted Cashews

Honey Roasted Cashews are gently roasted in oil and then coated with a honey covering with a touch of salt added. One of the most sold varieties of cashews on the market.

Organic

Organic cashews are available in raw form, and dry roasted in salted and unsalted varieties.  When purchasing organic nuts try to find those that are actually certified organic by recognized agencies.  This insures the nuts were grown, harvested, and processed organically.

Flavored cashews

Flavored cashews are truly a delicious treat.  They are roasted and then coated or sprinkled with various flavors that make them a snack for all seasons.  A few of the seasonings include, BBQ, Sesame Teriyaki, Thai Coconut Curry, Rm, Cinnamon and Ranch.  No matter what your taste there is a cashew to match.  Try them all and you will surely find a favorite or two.

Candy Cashews

Cashews are often covered in candy or made into candy clusters or candy brittle.  Anytime you visit your favorite candy or fudge store you will find an array of candy coated cashews.  Here are just some of the choices; chocolate, either in dark, milk chocolate or white chocolate.  There is butter toffee, caramel and a combination of ingredients such as other nuts, marshmallows, cake and hard candies.

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Cashews: A Delicious Treat was published on November 28th, 2010, with the tags , , , , , under the Cashews category. There are currently Comments Off on this article so far.

The Cashew: A History


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The cashew has a long and interesting history. Here in America it was used as a source of food by Native Americans before the Europeans ever visited the continent. Over centuries the cashew has spread throughout the world and now is enjoyed in many ways by many cultures.

Researchers believe that cashews originated in North Eastern Brazil. In 1558, a French naturalist visiting the region published the first written illustration of the plant. The plant bears a goose egg type fruit with chestnut looking nut hanging at the bottom of each fruit. Inside that nut there is a kernel and that kernel is the cashew.

It is generally believed that Spanish explorers spread the cashew into Panama and Central America. From there the Portuguese spread the plant to East Africa and East India. As the plant grew and thrived it was spread throughout India and into the Philippines. The seeds were not only carried by explorers but as the plant thrived it was also carried by bats and birds throughout the world.

About 60% of cashews  are  used as a snacks, as an ingredient in baking, candy and many different recipes.  You can find them as nuts as a nutritious snacks, as an ingredient in cookies and crackers and chocolate covered as a delicious candy.  Cashews are one of the most favorite nuts treats any time of the year.  The fruit called the cashew apple is also used as a to make alcoholic beverages and jams, jellies and fruit paste. 

Although the cashew originated in Brazil it has grown to be one of the most popular nuts in the world.  Currently, India is the number one producer in the world followed by countries in Africa.

Cashews are a great treat no matter what the season.  Enjoy them, whole, in pieces, salted, roasted and chocolate covered.  Give them as a gift or enjoy them with your friends and family while watching your favorite TV program.  Cashews are a good choice no matter what the reason or the season.

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The Cashew: A History was published on November 27th, 2010, with the tags , , , under the Cashews category. There are currently Comments Off on this article so far.