Cashews - Organic, Whole, Raw

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Native to Brazil, this fiber-rich, high-protein, fatty nourishing nut that was once eaten only by the wealthy is now considered a staple in the modern diet.

For many years people were perplexed by the cashew as they were thought to be inedible. This belief was based on a potentially common skin irritation due to the resin anacradic acid on the fruit's outer shell, not the cashew seed itself. The chemical composition of this resin is similar to urushiol found in poison Ivy.

Contrary to popular belief, cashews (like almonds and pistachios) are not nuts. They are classified as drupes which are fleshy on the outside and contain a shell-covered seed on the inside.

So, what we consume is actually the seed. The delicious cashew's sweet flavor and silky smooth texture allow for its fantastic versatility. They are used to make everything from a creamy plant-based milk alternative to the alternative base of the well-loved classic; mac & cheese.

Z Natural Foods' goal is to provide customers with a product in its most versatile form, creating the potential for limitless applications. Today we introduce what we believe to be an extraordinary food that when applied correctly, can support quality levels of nourishment and the potential for unlimited creativity in the kitchen; Z Natural Foods Raw Organic Cashews.

Some research suggests that Cashews may contain the following constituents:

Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin A (RAE), Vitamin E (Alpha), Vitamin K
Essential Fatty Acids- Omega 3 and omega 6
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Alanine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Aspartic acid, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Proline, Serine
Sterols: Campesterol, Stigmasterol, Beta-sitosterol

100% natural and minimally processed

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch.

Suggested Use: Eat by the handful or add to homemade trail mix.

Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our 70% dark chocolate chips and shredded organic coconut.

Miscellaneous Facts about our Raw Organic Cashews

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.

Ingredients: Raw Whole Cashews.

Botanical Name: Anacardium occidentale.

Other Names: Cashew Nut, Cashu, Cajou, Gajus, Maranon, Merey, Kaju, East Indian Almond, Anacardos.

Origin: Grown in Vietnam. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.

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