Cashew Nut

Scientific Binomial Name: Anacardium occidentale

Selection Information

Usage: Eaten unsalted, salted, or sugared. Cashew nuts are often used in Indian, Chinese, and Thai cuisine. Cashews are also delicious covered in chocolate!

Selection: Cashews may be purchased prepackaged or in bulk. If you're purchasing bulk cashews stored in a bin, make sure the container they're in is covered to protect the product's freshness.

Storage: Cashews can turn rancid quickly because of their high oil content and they should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to avoid absorption of other food odors. Refrigerated cashews will keep for up to six months. Frozen cashews can be kept up to a year.

Avoid: Avoid cashews that are shriveled or have a rancid odor.

Seasonal Information

Cashews are available year round.

Pistachio Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 ounce cashew nuts, raw (28g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155	Calories from Fat 103
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%	Iron 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Cashew nuts are very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper and Manganese.

Cashew Nut Tips & Trivia

The Portuguese discovered Cashew pant in Brazil and eventually took it to Goa, India, between the years of 1560 and 1565. From there it spread throughout Southeast Asia and eventually Africa
Natal, Brazil is home to the largest cashew tree in the world which covers an area of about 7500 m2.