Nuts
Cashew
Cashew is a valued culinary nut prized for its nutty, sweet, creamy character and versatility across roasting, baking, confectionery, sauces, and snacking. Cultivar, roast level, and handling strongly influence texture, flavour, and suitability for different preparations. From ancient foraging to modern orchards and plantations, cashew appears in cuisines worldwide as whole kernels, pastes, oils, and flours. Understanding cultivar, provenance, and grade helps match the right product to eating quality and processing needs.
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Breeds, cuts & preparations
Variety
Source
Provenance
Preparation
CommonCharacteristic
Grading systems
India — AFI
W180 · W240 · W450 · WW320
History
cashew gathering and use supplied concentrated fat and protein to early foraging societies across its native range.
Cultivation and trade in cashew spread through regional cuisines, confectionery, and preservation traditions.
Mechanised harvesting, shelling, and rail transport expanded commercial cashew distribution beyond growing regions.
Modern cultivars, pasteurisation standards, and global export logistics made cashew a staple ingredient in industrial and artisan food production.