Cashew Cashew nuts are harvested from the cashew apple (Anacardium occidentale), processed through steam roasting to remove caustic resin followed by shelling and grading. Used as premium snack nuts, bakery ingredient, nut butter base, and flavor carrier providing high monounsaturated fats (60%), complete protein (18%), and natural creaminess ideal for confectionery, spreads, and plant-based formulations. In the food industry, cashews deliver superior mouthfeel vs almonds, oxidative stability from natural tocopherols, and clean vegan labeling.