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Cashew

Cashew Fruit

Botanical Name:

Anacardium occidentale

General Description/History: - cashew trees are native to Brazil, where they are called ‘caju’ - now widely cultivated in tropical regions - the fruits are also eaten, or juiced and have a beautiful nutty flavour - fruits are very short-lived, however, so are only available . . . → Read More: Cashew

Cashews

Introduction:

A mature cashew fruit consisting of an "apple" with nut attached.Inset:cashews ready to eat

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree from north-east Brazil. Distribution of the species around the world is mainly attributed to the Portuguese, who brought the cashew to their colonies in East . . . → Read More: Cashews