( MENAFN - Straits Research) Introduction The cashew nut is one of the most sought-after edible nuts on the market. The cashew is a kidney-shaped nut abundant in protein, vitamin K, fat, and oil. Before being consumed, cashews are roasted and deshelled.
The oil derived from cashews is utilized in the manufacture of plastic. Generally, cashews are picked at the end of summer close to the coast. The food and beverage sector uses cashews as snacks, ingredients in restaurants, and frequently in desserts and ice creams.
Cashews provide several health benefits, including lowering blood cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, preventing cancer and gallstones, and promoting healthy brain function. The cashew nut business is exploding because customers are adopting more nutritious diets and increasing their consumption of cashews in ready-to-eat dishes. Cashew Market Growth FactorsDevelopment of the Cashew Market in the African Region to Drive theGlobal Cashew Market Governments in Africa are reviving institutional infrastructure and changing markets.
Various African cashew boards and councils are instituting discipline in cashew commerce and partnering with other nations, such as Vietnam, to gain access to processing technologies. The African Cashew Initiative, founded in 2009 to strengthen primary production, processing, and market linkages along the cashew industry's value chain, is primarily responsible for the market's growth. To enable cashew farmers and.
