Cashews (Raw)
Unprocessed, no additives, freshly packaged on Curaçao.
Cashew Nuts Raw - Fresh and Nutrient-Packed
Cashews have earned a spot among the world's most beloved nuts. Their irresistible appeal lies in their delightful combination of a satisfying crunch, a velvety texture, and a subtly sweet flavor. These Cashew Nuts are RAW, which means unprocessed. They're fresh and full of flavor, perfect to eat like they are or to use in your bakeries and cooking.
- Completely unprocessed for maximum nutrition.
- Vegan, with no additives, sugars, or gluten.
- Carefully packaged on Curaçao.
How to use raw cashew:
RAW cashews have a softer texture than roasted cashews, which are more crunchy. Most people use them in their bakeries or cooking. When soaked and blended, the cashews will become a creamy, thick texture. Perfect in all kinds of recipes, like sauces, vegan cheeses, cakes or smoothies.
Find below some recipe ideas we love with raw cashews:
- 5-minute vegan cheese dip
- Delicious vegan sauces made from raw cashew
- Vegan mayo
- Fermented cashew cheese
- Add cashews to your smoothie to make it extra creamy
- Vegan cheesecake
Health benefits
Cashews are known to contain a significant amount of the mineral Copper. With 30 grams coming in at approximately 0.6 mg, 31% the Daily Value for copper (based on a 2,000-calorie adult diet). The presence of copper in cashews offers several potential benefits, including aiding in the formation of red blood cells, facilitating the absorption and synthesis of iron, helps with bone maintenance, tissue repair, promotes immune function and participates in development of elastin and collagen.
Cashews are recognized as a heart-healthy addition to a diet that promotes cardiovascular well-being. This is attributed to their abundance of monounsaturated fats, such as oleic and palmitoleic acids, which have been associated with lowering LDL cholesterol levels.
Moreover, cashew nuts serve as valuable sources of magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, iron, and selenium. Among the prominent vitamins found in cashews are vitamin K, thiamin, and vitamin B6.
Serving size: Approximately 30 grams per serving
Calories per serving: About 160 kcal
Macronutrients per 100 gr:
- Protein: 4g
- Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 2.5g)
- Carbohydrates: 8g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g)
Place of origin: Vietnam