Cashews (Kaju)

Property	Specification
Species	Anacardium occidentale
Shape	Kidney-shaped, curved
Size	2.5 to 3.5 cm in length
Weight	1.5 to 2.0 grams per nut
Color	Pale white or light cream-colored
Texture	Smooth, firm, and crunchy
Taste	Sweet, slightly buttery
Moisture Content	5-8%
Oil Content	43-47% (varies with variety)
Shell	Hard, toxic shell (requires processing to remove)
Kernel	Soft, delicate, smooth and oily
Packaging	Available shelled or in-shell
Storage Conditions	Cool, dry place; airtight container to avoid rancidity

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