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Mparemrefu & Son's Company Ltd

Cashew

Botanical Name Anacardium occidentale
Common Name Cashew
Shape Kidney-shaped
Size 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in length
Color Light beige to pale yellow or white
Texture Smooth, slightly oily and firm
Taste Sweet, slightly nutty and crunchy
Weight 1.5 to 2.0 grams per nut
Shell Hard outer shell, covered in a toxic resin
Kernel Soft, edible portion of the nut
Moisture Content 5-7%
Fat Content 43-50%
Protein Content 18-21%
Carbohydrate Content 30-35%
Energy 553 kcal per 100 grams