Monday, 26 September 2016

5 interesting facts about Cashew nuts

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1. The Cashew nut tree is native to Brazil.

2. Vietnam is the world’s largest producer of Cashew Nuts, followed by Nigeria.

3. The shell of the Cashew Nut contains oil compounds which cause contact dermatitis. This is similar in intensity to that caused by poison ivy!

4. In traditional Mayan medicine, the leaves and bark of the Cashew tree are used in a tea to treat diarrhea!

5. Alcoholic drinks can be produced by fermenting the cashew apple.


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