Cashew Nuts

Cashew is the common name of a tropical evergreen tree Anacardium occidentale, in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to South America and is the source of the cashew nut and the cashew apple, an accessory fruit.

he cashew industry has large economic significance as it employs more than 10 lakh people on farms and factories in rural areas. The cultivation of cashew in India covers a total of 0.7 million hectares of land, and the country produces over 0.8 million tonnes (MT) annually.

• Health Benefits of Cashew Nuts

• Help protect against narrowed arteries
• Help you to live longer
• Contain antioxidants, to help protect against certain diseases
• Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
• Reduce osteoarthritis symptoms
• Help manage colitis symptoms
• Help healthy weight loss
• Manage blood sugar levels
• Reduce the risk of stroke
• Prevent memory loss