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  Nutrition And Medicinal value     Cashewnuts In Food
         
  Nature’s Vitamin Pill:
Cashew kernel is a nutritious and tasty edible tree nut. Cashew Kernels of 100 gms. Contribute about 600 calories. It is having a balanced nutritive profile. The nutritive values present in Cashew Kernels are Protein, fats, Carbohydrates & vitamins. It is a source of minerals like Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Iron and other minerals, which helps prevent anaemic and nervous ailments. So, with the right knowledge it is easy to figure out that the Cashew Kernel does wonders to the human constitution.
0% Cholesterol( Cashew has 0% cholesterol. )


0 % Cholesterol

Some facts about Fat:
Cashews are rich in Fat. In fact, it constitutes about 47 % of the total weight of the nut. This could be good news for people who feel weak or debilitated, but what does it mean to people who are conscious of their weight and fat in take? Cashews have what is called as the "good" fat. We do admit Cashews will add to your weight but moderate consumption will be beneficial. Cashew has the right combination of Fat, which could put your fears to rest. It may be seen that the ratio of Saturated: Monounsaturated: Polyunsaturated is 1:2:1. This is Ideal for human consumption. The relative abundance of monounsaturated fatty acids in Cashew nut is an advantage. The fatty acid profile of fatty acid in cashews is conducive to the promotion of good health and that the relative abundance of fat in Cashew nut in no way poses a nutritional risk.
   
Cashew kernels have found applications in food since ages. Currently, the usage has expanded considerably and cashew has found its presence invaluable in any combination of food. It is already popular with the manufacturing industry in biscuits and chocolates and ice cream. A wide application in Indian, Eastern or western cuisine make cashew in food highly pleasurable. Achal provides choice from a variety of broken grades, which will meet specific requirements in the kitchen.

Cashews are one of the most delicious tree nuts. It can add taste to virtually anything i.e ice creams, sweets, chocolates, dishes . People enjoy the most when they eat plain, or roasted Cashew. In recent years, the cultivation of tree-nuts and the processing of products deriving from them have increased continually. People consume these tasty energy-concentrates both before, during and after aperitives and digestives and as side dishes, appetizers or snacks before and after meals, mainly during work lunches, breaks, cold meals and parties with relatives or friends.

The advantage of Cashew Kernel is that it has a rich, delightful taste and is meaty and acceptable as it is.
 
Nutrition in a Nutshell
           
    Nutrient Values for 100g of Cashewnuts     Fatty Acid for 100g of Cashewnuts
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Water 2.4%
Protein 20.5%
Fat 50.9%
Carbohydrate 18.7%
Energy   611 kcals
   
     
Saturated Fatty Acids 10.1
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 29.4
Polyunsaturated Acids 9.1
           
    Inorganic Composition for 100g of Cashewnuts     Vitamin Contents
   
     
Sodium 290mg
Potassium 730mg
Calcium   35mg
Magnesium   250mg
Phosphorous   510mg
Iron   6.2mg
Copper   2.04mg
Zinc   5.7mg
Chloride   490mg
Manganese   1.8mg
Selenium (Micrograms)   34
   
     
Retinol 6.0 ( I.U )
Carotene 6.0
Vit. E   1.30
Thiamine   0.41
Riboflavine   0.16
Niacin   1.30
Trypt. / 60   5.20
Folate   68.0
Pantithenate   1.08
Biotin   13.0
           
    Essential Amino Acid Content
           
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Arginine 650
Histidine 130
Lysine 290
Tryptophan 110
   
Phenylalanine   270
Menthionine   90
Threonine   200
Leucine   510
 
   
 
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