| 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 |
