Organic Cashew Nuts Whole (Kaju)

Cashew Nuts

Cashew, popularly known as Kaju in India, is the name of a tree whose fruit cashew nut, which can be eaten in multiple ways and used in other dishes as well. Cashews typically grow in the tropical climatic regions. Globally, India is the second largest producer of Cashew after Vietnam. It is believed that Cashews were original to Brazil, the Portuguese brought the cashew plant in Goa, India. From here it spread to other parts of southeastern Asia and Africa. In fact, India played a pivotal role in the export of roasted cashews globally as they had learnt how to roast them well. Cashews are also used as antivenom for snake bites. Oil from cashewnuts is antifungal and can be used for healing cracked heels. Cashew is used to add flavor to curries and sweets.