{"id":5604,"date":"2021-10-26T00:41:36","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T00:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/cashew\/"},"modified":"2021-10-26T00:41:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T00:41:36","slug":"cashew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/cashew\/","title":{"rendered":"cashew"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Greek word anak\u00e1rdion<\/em> came to low latin as anacardus<\/em>. That is the closest etymological antecedent of cashew<\/strong>, end of our tongue<\/strong> which refers to different species of tropical trees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy<\/strong> (RAE<\/strong>), these trees share characteristics such as having edible fruit<\/strong> and small flowers<\/strong>. It is also frequent that they are used in medicinal matters. It is interesting to note that the fruit of these specimens is also called cashew specifically.<\/p>\n

\"Anacardium<\/p>\n

The Anacardium occidentale species is often known as the cashew.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Anacardium occidentale<\/h2>\n

It is usually called a cashew species<\/strong> scientific name Anacardium occidentale<\/strong>. Other colloquial names for this tree are cashew<\/strong>, cay\u00fa<\/strong>, cashew<\/strong>, cashews<\/strong>, caguil<\/strong>, cashew<\/strong>, merey<\/strong>, pepa<\/strong> and cashew<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The French Naturalist Andr\u00e9 Thevet<\/strong> (1516<\/strong>-1590<\/strong>) was the one who baptized this plant<\/strong> What anacardium<\/strong> (cashew<\/strong>) by the shape of its fruit, similar to a turned heart (Ana<\/em> can be translated as \"upwards\"<\/strong> and cardium<\/em>, What \"heart\"<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Cashew<\/strong>, on the other hand, is a word that comes from the Tupi languages, more precisely from acai\u00fa<\/em> or cashew<\/em>, which refers to that which produces nuts. The European conquerors, upon reaching the current territory of Brazil<\/strong>, were surprised by the nutritional properties presented by the fruits of this tree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is important to mention that the cashew is native to South America<\/strong> and of Central America<\/strong>. It would have been the Portuguese who, after meeting the species in the American continent, brought their seeds<\/strong> to India<\/strong>, from where the expansion occurred.<\/p>\n

\"Cashew<\/p>\n

The seeds or nuts of the cashew nut are consumed in different ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cashew characteristics<\/h2>\n

The cashew can measure up to about ten meters in height<\/strong>. It has an irregular trunk, alternate leaves and yellowish or greenish flowers.<\/p>\n

Regarding the fruit, one can distinguish between the seed or nut<\/strong> (the fruit itself) and the pseudo fruit<\/strong>. The real fruit, which contains the seed, has the appearance of a kidney and stands out for its hardness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Uses of the different parts of the tree<\/h2>\n

The parts of the cashew are used in different ways. The wood<\/strong> serves to produce tool handles, while the Cortex<\/strong> It is used in the tanning of skins and is intended for medicinal uses since it is attributed properties for the treatment of bleeding, infections and stomach problems.<\/p>\n

The trunk<\/strong>On the other hand, it secretes a resin that is used as a rubber. Anyway, the fruit<\/strong> is the most widely used component: it is used to produce drinks<\/strong>, jellies, jams and, if it is ripe, it is even eaten fresh.<\/p>\n

It is common for the cashew seed or nut to be subjected to a drying processing<\/strong>. Thus the neutralization of certain compounds that are irritating is achieved. In addition, the extraction of the shell is facilitated. The dried fruit is recognized for its flavor<\/strong> and its texture.<\/p>\n

Cashew properties<\/h2>\n

Cashew nuts contain zinc, iron, magnesium, various vitamins, carbohydrates, and amino acids. That is why its inclusion in the diet<\/strong> it is usually positive.<\/p>\n

By having antioxidants<\/strong>, the cashew helps prevent premature aging. Oleic acid, on the other hand, contributes to good cardiovascular function.<\/p>\n

Strengthen the immune system, bones and hair<\/strong> It is another benefit derived from the consumption of cashew nuts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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