Raw cashew nuts

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The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed with the fruit.. The cashew seed is often considered a nut in the culinary sense; this cashew nut is eaten on its own, used in recipes, or processed into cashew cheese or cashew butter. Like the tree, the nut is often simply called a cashew.According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 1 ounce of raw cashews (*8.*5 grams) contains: **7 calories, 8.*6 grams (g) of carbohydrate, 1.*8 g of sugar, 0.9 g of fiber, 5.*7 g of protein, *2.*3 g of total fat, *0 milligrams (mg) of calcium, 1.*9 mg of iron, *3 mg of magnesium, **8 mg of phosphorus, **7 mg of potassium, 3 mg of sodium, 1.*4 mg of zinc. Cashews also contain vitamins C and B, including 7 micrograms (mcg) of DFE folate. Nuts have a high-fat content, and they can become rancid. Keeping cashews in a cool, dark and dry place can improve their shelf life.
Uses:
The shell of the cashew seed yields derivatives that can be used in many applications including lubricants, waterproofing, paints, and, arms production.
 The cashew apple is a light reddish to yellow fruit, whose pulp can be processed into a sweet, astringent fruit drink.
Cashew nuts has been found to have benefits such as:
Boost heart health.
Lower blood pressure.
Boost immunity.
Excellent source of Antioxidants.
May prevent Gallstone and many more.

A *-ounce serving of cashews is about *8 whole cashews. Cashews are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and a good source of protein.
Cashews are a good source of magnesium, which plays an important role in over **0 enzymatic reactions within the body.
Cashews are one of the few food sources that are high in copper. One ounce of cashews contains **2 micrograms of copper.