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The shell of the cashew seed yields derivatives that can be used in many applications including lubricants, waterproofing, paints, and, starting in World War II, arms production. [ 1 ] [ full citation needed ] The cashew apple is a light reddish to yellow fruit, whose pulp and juice can be processed into a sweet, astringent fruit drink or ...
Anacardic acids are phenolic lipids, chemical compounds found in the shell of the cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale). An acid form of urushiol, they also cause an allergic skin rash on contact, [1] known as urushiol-induced contact dermatitis. Anacardic acid is a yellow liquid.
About 0.5% to 1% of the U.S. population is allergic to tree nuts, which include almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts, according to the American Academy of ...
Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, filberts/hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, [1] shea nuts and walnuts. [note 1] Management is by avoiding eating the causal nuts or foods that contain them among their ingredients, and a prompt treatment if there is an accidental ingestion. [2]
Cashews. Technically, cashews are a drupe and not a nut—which, right away, is a clue into how confusing they can be; many don’t even know if it’s healthy or not to eat them regularly.
The shell of the pistachio is naturally a beige color, but it may be dyed red or green in commercial pistachios. Originally, dye was applied to hide stains on the shells caused when the nuts were picked by hand. [49] In the 21st century, most pistachios are harvested by machine and the shells remain unstained. [49]
Cashews are one of the most popular and sought-after nut varieties in the world. Market research shows the global cashew market being valued at more than $8 billion in 2022, but it's expected to ...
A related allergenic compound is present in the raw shells of cashews. [42] Similar reactions have been reported occasionally from contact with the related Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) and Japanese lacquer tree. [citation needed] These other plants are also in the family Anacardiaceae.