Cashew nuts are well-known kidney-shaped nuts that are light-coloured, delicate in flavour, and slightly spongy in texture.

They are actually seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple, which is the fruit of the cashew tree.

Cashew nuts have a lower fat content and a higher protein and carbohydrate content than most other nuts.
They contain the essential fatty acid – oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated oil with known benefits in protecting against heart disease and cancer.
Cashew nuts are lower in vitamin E and calcium than most nuts, however they are a good source of protein, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc.