These apostropheshaped nuts sprout from the bottom of a cashew
apple, the fruit of a tropical evergreen tree. Because their shells
contain a powerful, irritating oil, they are always sold shelled.
Despite their creamy, smooth texture, which comes from a high
starch content, cashews have less fat than most other nuts. Another
candidate for nut butter, cashews are also common in baked goods
and Asian meat dishes
