The Evolution of Cashew
History Of Cashews
The Tupi-Indian word Acaju, which merely means "nut," is where the word cashew originates.
They don't grow like typical nuts; instead, they sprout like tiny tails from the base of cashew apples.
They are the only nut marketed exclusively unshelled since the outer shell irritates skin.
The seed is encased in a double shell made of an allergic-causing phenolic resin that also contains anacardic acid.
This substance has a strong irritating effect on skin.
Chemically, this resin is connected to the more well-known …
