Cashews

[Shelby]

Did you know that they are actually a seed, not a nut?

They come from cashew apples.

I saw orchards of them in Cambodia when I was there in 2004.

Most of the cashews in the U.S. come from Vietnam.

 

[Hungry Hungarian]

What are your thoughts on them nutrition wise?

 

[Wingnut32]

They are also delicious.

 

[Gymratforlife]

The fruit tastes awesome too. There is actually another kind that is bigger than those and red. They are delicious and real juicy and sweet.

 

[Shelby]

What are your thoughts on them nutrition wise?

Great source of monounsaturated fats.

Also copper and magnesium.

Great food.

 

[RONJON]

Wow didnt know that..

 

[Alex A]

good info Shelby... the problem with eating them is they are so addicting..

I cant stop at just 20!

Didnt know they came from Vietnam...

i can tell my wife her home country is famous for them..she might not even know

 

[Michaelthomasj]

wow , very interesting...didnt know that

 

[robot]

I learned something new today

 

[BigChef]

Another name for Cashew is Maranon according to the South Americans.
Here is the Nutritional Info on Cashew. In fact, Nuts are healthy fats and good for you. They also have Cashew fruit juice as well.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 2,314 kJ (553 kcal)
Carbohydrates 30.19 g
Sugars 5.91 g
Dietary fiber 3.3 g
Fat 43.85 g
Protein 18.22 g
Thiamine (Vit. B1) .42 mg (32%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) .06 mg (4%)
Niacin (Vit. B3) 1.06 mg (7%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) .86 mg (17%)
Vitamin B6 .42 mg (32%)
Folate (Vit. B9) 25 μg (6%)
Vitamin C .5 mg (1%)
Calcium 37 mg (4%)
Iron 6.68 mg (53%)
Magnesium 292 mg (79%)
Phosphorus 593 mg (85%)
Potassium 660 mg (14%)
Zinc 5.78 mg (58%)

 

[billmeek]

Thats crazy, had no idea. What is up with calling non-nuts nuts? First peanuts, now I learn this. They are the most delicious of the so-called "nuts" !

 

[SmallTownIron]

Had no freakin' idea. Thanks, now I can spread the word. I dont eat them as they are too addicting to me and so a pistachos. Try cashews in a shake. When blended up they make for a very smooth, silky flavor.

 

[PsyT]

cashew-butter-is-also-heavenly-on-apple

 

[Krom]

I love cashews. I'll go threw bags of those things. They make a tasty addition to a salad when you crush them up and put them on top.

Interesting post.

 

[Tom]

chicken

i have crushed them up to fine powder and breaded chicken breasts with them. way better than shake n bake.

 

[tap]

good info Shelby... the problem with eating them is they are so addicting..

I cant stop at just 20!

Didnt know they came from Vietnam...

i can tell my wife her home country is famous for them..she might not even know

I agree , once i open the container it's all i can do to stop eating them.Nice to know theyre good for you ,i always felt guilty after eating them.

 

[Shelby]

Had no freakin' idea. Thanks, now I can spread the word. I dont eat them as they are too addicting to me and so a pistachos. Try cashews in a shake. When blended up they make for a very smooth, silky flavor.

Pistachios are also a seed. They are in the same family as cashews, along with mangos and poison ivy.

 

[BigChef]

Pistachios are also a seed. They are in the same family as cashews, along with mangos and poison ivy.

Didnt know Mangoes were part of the family. What's poison ivy?

 

[Shelby]

Didnt know Mangoes were part of the family. What's poison ivy?

A plant you don't want to come in contact with - it causes a bad allergic reaction in most people. Severe itching, blisters, etc.

 

[BigChef]

A plant you don't want to come in contact with - it causes a bad allergic reaction in most people. Severe itching, blisters, etc.

Thanks Shelby! Good info...I always learn something from you when it comes to food...