Photo of cashew fruit

Cashew

Scientific name: 
anacardium occidentale

The cashew, or caju, is a small tree native to Brazil. Cashew nuts are the seeds of the cashew apple, and are found in the grey bump at the end of the fruit in the picture. The cashew apple itself is sweet, soft and juicy.

Cashews are usually sold roasted and salted and eaten as a snack.

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