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Cashews are kidney-shaped nuts with a creamy, buttery flavor. They're technically seeds that grow outside the cashew apple fruit. With the highest carb content among nuts, they have a naturally sweet taste and are excellent for making dairy-free cream sauces and vegan cheese.
Cashews must be steamed or roasted to remove toxic urushiol oil in their shells. 'Raw' cashews have been minimally processed but are safe to eat.
Excellent choice! Cashews blend into creamy textures perfect for dairy-free cheese, cream sauces, and vegan ice cream due to their mild flavor and high fat content.
Each cashew apple produces only one nut, and processing is labor-intensive due to the caustic shell oil. Harvesting and shelling must be done carefully by hand.
Store in airtight container in cool, dark place for 6 months. Refrigerate for up to 1 year.
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