The Cashew Fruit

First Online: September 01, 2006
Page Last Updated: February 17, 2024

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Ready to Pluck: A Ripe Cashew Fruit
The cashew fruit is one of nature's wonders. What most people call cashew, is actually the seed of the fruit, attached from the exterior to the apple

The cashew fruit is one of nature's wonders. What most people call cashew, is actually the seed of the fruit, attached from the exterior to the fruit (seeds are generally contained inside of the fruit, as in a mango) as seen in the picture.

The fruit itself has an intense taste, varying from sweet to pungent, depending its species, and detaches easily from the cashew nut. 

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Cashews with their Nuts Intact

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