Description
Botanical Name: Anacardium occidentale
Awaiting certified organic status by ProCert
Origin: processed in Canada, cultivated on the Ivory
Coast or Vietnam
Cashew nuts are actually the kidney-shaped seeds that adhere to the
bottom of a sweet tasting cashew apple, the fruit of the cashew
tree, which is native to the coastal areas of northeastern Brazil.
Cashews require a hot, humid climate to proliferate and are now
cultivated in more than *0 countries.
Production: cashews are always sold shelled because the
interior of the shells contains a caustic resin, known as cashew
balm, which must be carefully removed before the nuts are fit for
consumption. The process involves soaking in water, roasting,
shelling, drying, cooling, peeling, and grading. The cashew is
then lightly roasted to enhance flavor and facilitate grinding into
cashew butter.
Qualities: cashew nuts, like most nuts, are high in
protein and low in carbohydrates and packed with soluble
dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and numerous health-promoting
phyto-chemicals. They are rich in heart-friendly
monounsaturated-fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids,
abundant in essential minerals like manganese, potassium, copper,
iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, as well as a good source
of B vitamins and folate.
Common use: cashews are a popular ingredients in sweet
as well savory dishes worldwide. The sweet and creamy
taste and nutritional density makes cashew butter an outstanding
addition to a wide variety of foods and beverages including
smoothies, energy bars, salad dressings or sauces, soups or stews,
stirred into oatmeal or spread on pancakes or in sandwiches, in
desserts and as toppings, or enjoy straight from the jar!
Storage: due to their high content of oleic acid,
cashews are more stable than most other nuts but in order
to minimize oxidation we recommend storage in a tightly
sealed container in the refrigerator (or frozen to extend shelf
life to about 1 year). Cashew butter should always be refrigerated
once it is opened to minimize oil separation.
Disclaimer: this information is for educational
purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA or CFIA. It is
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This
product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree
nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.
No stabilizers, hydrogenated oils, sugars, salt, artificial
colours, flavours, or preservatives added.
Ingredients: organic dry-roasted cashew nuts, organic
sunflower oil.
