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" Although (cashew is) a nut in the culinary sense, in the botanical sense the nut of the cashew is a seed." The real fruit (of the the tree) or what we call nut is attached to the end of the edible pulp part that "appears to be the fruit is an oval or pear-shaped structure".
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Why cashew seed is in the outside?
Yes cashew nuts have their seed outside.
How many seeds are there in cashew?
A cashew tree produces a single seed per fruit, known as the cashew nut. The cashew apple, which is the fleshy part of the fruit, can contain one seed at its base. Therefore, each cashew fruit contains just one seed.
Does cashew has seed outside?
now the whole thing is a seed :)
Is cashew a legume?
The Cashew is neither a nut or legume. Technically It is a seed that grows on a tree (Anacardium occidentale, a member of the evergreen family) when the cashew flower blossoms, a seed forms, and the apple grows between the seed and the stem. That being said it is commonly held to be a nut.
What part of cashew nut do we eat?
We eat the seed of the cashew tree, which is commonly referred to as the cashew nut. This seed is attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, a fleshy fruit that is also edible but less commonly consumed in many regions. The cashew nut is typically roasted to enhance its flavor and is popular in various culinary dishes and snacks.
Is cashes a nut or seed?
Cashews are technically seeds, not nuts. They grow from the cashew apple, and the edible part we commonly refer to as the "cashew nut" is actually the seed of the fruit. The cashew seed is surrounded by a hard shell that contains toxic compounds, which is why cashews are typically sold roasted and processed.
Is a cashew a?
It is a fruit called a cashew apple- very sweet and good. The nut grows attached to the fruit. I believe the nut/seed is poisonous when raw.
What food group is cashew nuts in?
Cashew is a nut. The seed of a plant, and contains the genetic material of that plant.
What are the parts of a cashew plant?
The parts above ground are the trunk, limbs, leaves, and flowers. There are also two kinds of fruit. One's a false fruit that's ka the cashew apple. The apple contains a juicy pulp. It's combined with sugar and water to make the drink ka agua fresca. The other, true fruit's a drupe. It holds the seed ka the cashew nut. The nut's protected by urushiol oil, and a double shell. Roots are the below-ground part of the cashew plant.
What is cashew nut shell?
Cashew nut shell refers to the outer shell that encases the cashew nut, which is the seed of the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale). This shell is not edible and contains toxic compounds, including anacardic acid, which can cause skin irritation. The shell is often processed to extract cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a valuable byproduct used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of resins, lubricants, and pesticides.
Is a cashew really a nut?
No, a cashew is not a true nut; it is actually a seed. It comes from the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) and grows attached to a structure called the cashew apple. True nuts, like acorns or chestnuts, are hard-shelled fruits that do not open to release their seeds. In culinary terms, however, cashews are often referred to as nuts due to their similar taste and texture.
Are cashews grown on a tree or a bush?
a tree i have one growing in my yard in australia.cook the cashews before eating them to remove the toxins.
