Cashew is the common name of a tropical evergreen tree Anacardium occidentale, in the family Anacardiaceae. It is native to South America and is the source of the cashew nut and the cashew apple, an accessory fruit.

What most people don’t know is that the nuts are just a small part of the tropical, Brazilian fruit caju, which is typical from Northeastern Brazil or Região Nordeste. Although caju is found in other tropical areas of the world, it is originally from Brazil.

Part of the same fruit is the cashew, quite appreciated internationally. The pulp has a distinctive astringent taste. The vitamin C content of caju is about 3-4 times higher than that one of the orange. Hence, the strong antioxidant function of the juices/smoothies made of this fruit pulp.

2010年7月28日 · Because of it's distinctive and unusual appearance, with a bean-like appendage dangling from a beautiful red or yellow fruit, the caju is used extensive in graphic design, printed fabrics, advertising and other visual media to suggest the tropics of northeastern Brazil.

2021年4月15日 · Cashew apples are a South American–derived fruit linked to potential wellness-supporting perks. While it has been widespread for millenniums, more comprehensive research is necessary to confirm the cashew fruit's health effects and potential applications.

2024年12月31日 · cashew, (Anacardium occidentale), evergreen shrub or tree of the sumac family (Anacardiaceae), cultivated for its characteristically curved edible seeds, which are commonly called cashew “nuts” though they are not true nuts. The domesticated cashew tree is native to the New World but commercially cultivated mainly in Brazil and India.

That’s right—the cashew is a fruit. To be specific, the cashews you might get in a pack of assorted nuts are the seeds of the cashew apple. The fruits grow on trees native to Brazil, but early explorers spread them all over the world.

2018年1月1日 · Cashew fruit (nut and peduncle). Fruit set occurs in the dry season, and normally it takes nearly 60 days from fruit set to harvest. The nut establishes first, and after that, the peduncle grows quickly until its ripening stage.

Caju, or cashew fruit, is a unique and flavorful treasure of Brazil. Known for its distinct shape, with the cashew nut attached to the bottom of its bright yellow or red fruit, caju is both juicy and refreshing. It’s slightly tangy with a hint of sweetness, making it a popular choice for fresh juices and tropical desserts.

Anacardium othonianum is a tree native from the tropical savanna (cerrado) region of Brazil, whose fruit is similar to (but smaller than) that of the common cashew tree (A. occidentale) of the Brazilian Northeast.