The Portuguese introduced cashews to India, after a sail from Brazil in the early 16th century. Vietnam is the largest cashew producer, followed by India. Native to Brazil, cashews are grown extensively in India and Vietnam. Nutritionally, a cashew seed consists of high protein content and unsaturated fats or healthy fats. They are used in different food items and are well known for their culinary attributes, just like nuts. ![]() Cashews are immensely popular as well as highly nutritious. This oil is called cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), which is highly corrosive and can burn our skin if it comes in direct contact. The entire fruit of the cashew is not consumed because of the presence of a toxic oil that oozes out from its shell once its cracked. Therefore, the cashews come from fruit and are originally seeds of the plant. The cashew nut lies within this true fruit. Just underneath this false fruit, lies the true fruit or the drupe, which is kidney-shaped. The tree produces a pear-shaped fruit called a cashew fruit, which is technically a false fruit or a pseudofruit. Cashews are originally seeds and come from the drupe that develops from the tip of the cashew apple. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.Ĭashews are a well-known snack that is grown extensively, resulting in a substantial growing business throughout the world.īotanically, cashews (Anacardium occidentale) belong to the family of Anacardiaceae and are produced by the tropical and evergreen cashew trees. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. ![]() ![]() Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world.
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