The journey of the cashew

Cashews are Kiwis’ favourite nut, we just can’t get enough of them! But how many of us know about their journey from tree to table? Cashew nuts grow on trees in tropical countries but not in a form you’d recognise. They grow in a ‘drupe’ at the bottom of a bright red fruit called a cashew apple. To get to the cashew nut we know and love, the cashew apple is picked and the drupe removed, dried, shelled and peeled. The exception to this is Cashews in Skin, these are not peeled and are roasted in their skin. A deliciously different cashew offering available exclusively in New Zealand at Alison’s Pantry, where Kiwis can find the widest range of quality cashew choices, all sourced from Vietnam. So why are cashews so popular? Perhaps because they taste great on their own, can be used in stir fries and salads, or to make tasty dips or desserts. To explore delicious cashew recipes and ideas, visit alisonspantry.co.nz