Category Archives: Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)

When is a Nut Not a Nut?

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Tree nuts are a category of food that refer to the dry fruits of trees that are encapsulated in a hard shell. True tree nuts include walnuts, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts. Nuts are similar in their nutritional composition and are … Continue reading →

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Phytochemicals in Cashew Nuts

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Anacardium occidentale (cashew) in an evergreen tree that grows in parts of South America, India and Africa. The tree produces a nut that is dried and sold commercially as a snack and food ingredient. Cashew nuts are used in cuisine … Continue reading →

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