Specification |
Details |
Botanical Name |
Anacardium occidentale |
Common Name |
Cashew |
Shape |
Kidney-shaped, curved |
Size |
1.5 to 2.5 cm in length |
Color |
Light brown to pale yellow |
Surface Texture |
Smooth, with a shiny appearance |
Weight |
1.5 to 2.0 grams per nut |
Shell |
Hard, woody, and thick |
Kernel |
Soft, ivory-colored, and edible |
Moisture Content |
5-8% (dry weight) |
Flavor |
Mildly sweet, slightly nutty |
Aroma |
Pleasant, slightly nutty |
Hardness |
Medium (varies depending on variety) |
Density |
1.1-1.3 g/cm³ |
Packaging |
Usually packed in vacuum-sealed bags or containers |