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Oct 16, 2026
Cashew Nutrition Per 10g, 28g and 100g: Calories, Protein and Fat
How many calories and how much protein are in 10g, 28g and 100g of cashews? Here are the numbers, how many cashews each portion is, and what changes when they are roasted or salted.
Oct 15, 2026
What Are Cashew Pieces Used For? From Splits to Cashew Flour
Not every cashew comes out whole. Broken cashews are sorted into pieces of different sizes, each with its own job in the kitchen and in food factories.
Oct 15, 2026
Why Cashews Are Dried and Stored So Carefully
Raw cashews are sun-dried to a precise moisture level, and the finished kernels need cool, dry, odour-free storage. Here's why the details matter.
Oct 14, 2026
How Many Cashews Are in a Kilo? Understanding Cashew Size Grades
Cashew grades like W180 and W320 are really a count of nuts in a pound. Here's what each size means in cashews per kilo, and which one suits what you're doing.
Oct 14, 2026
Cashew Quality Classes: What 'White', 'Scorched' and 'Dessert' Mean
Beyond size, cashew kernels are sorted by colour into quality classes. Here's what the trade terms mean, and why 'scorched' isn't the same as our burnt cashew.
Oct 14, 2026
How to Surprise Family and Friends in Sri Lanka from Abroad with a Cashew Gift
Living abroad and missing a birthday, a festival or just home? Here's how to send a cashew gift to the people you love in Sri Lanka, what to choose, and how to order in time.
Oct 13, 2026
Do Cashews Make You Gain Weight? What the Research Says
Do cashews cause weight gain? They are rich, but studies suggest nuts can help you feel full. Here's what's known about cashews and body weight, and a sensible way to eat them.
Oct 13, 2026
Cashews and Blood Sugar: What We Know So Far
Some studies have looked at cashews in people with type 2 diabetes. Here's a careful, plain-language summary of what they found, and why it isn't advice.
Oct 12, 2026
The Minerals in Cashews: Magnesium, Copper, Zinc and Iron
A small handful of cashews supplies several minerals the body needs. Here's what's in a 28 gram serving and what each mineral does.
Oct 12, 2026
Cashews and Heart Health: What the Research Says
Studies on cashews and cholesterol have given mixed but mostly encouraging results. Here's what some of them found, in plain language.
Oct 11, 2026
How Many Cashews Should You Eat a Day?
A small handful is a good guide: about 18 cashews, or 28 grams. Here's what that portion contains and how to fit it into your day.
Oct 11, 2026
Do Cashews Have Fewer Calories Than the Label Says?
Research funded by the cashew industry and carried out with the US Department of Agriculture suggests the body absorbs fewer calories from cashews than labels show. Here's what that means, and what it doesn't.
Oct 10, 2026
When Are Cashews Harvested? Harvest Seasons Around the World
Cashews don't all ripen at the same time of year. Here's why harvests in India and Vietnam come early in the year, why Brazil and East Africa come later, and what that means for Sri Lanka.
Oct 10, 2026
10 Surprising Facts About Cashew Trees
Cashew trees grow nuts on the outside of their fruit, have two kinds of flowers, and thrive where other crops fail. Here are ten facts that might surprise you.
Oct 9, 2026
How the Cashew Travelled the World: From Brazil to Sri Lanka and Beyond
The cashew tree didn't start in Asia. It began in north-eastern Brazil and crossed oceans with Portuguese sailors. Here's how it reached India, Southeast Asia and Africa.
Oct 9, 2026
Where Are Cashews Grown? The World's Top Producing Countries
Cashews are grown across Asia, Africa and South America. Here are the biggest producers, how much they grow, and where Sri Lanka fits in.
Oct 8, 2026
What Is a Cashew Apple? Taste, Uses and Why You Rarely See It
The cashew apple is the juicy fruit the cashew nut hangs from. Here's what it tastes like, how it's used, and why you rarely see it outside the countries where cashews grow.
Oct 8, 2026
Are Cashews Related to Mangoes and Pistachios? Yes, Here's How
Yes. Cashews, mangoes and pistachios belong to the same plant family, even though they look nothing alike. Here's what links them, and why it matters if you have allergies.
Oct 7, 2026
What Are Burnt Cashews? The Dark-Roasted, Smoky Cashew Explained
Burnt cashews aren't burnt by accident. They're peeled cashews roasted until the surface darkens, which gives a bold, smoky flavour. Here's what that means, how they taste and how to enjoy them.
Oct 7, 2026
How Do Cashews Grow? From Flower to Whole Nut, Harvest and Processing
How do cashews grow? The nut hangs below its fruit on a tree that takes years to give a good crop, and every nut then passes through many careful steps before it becomes the whole cashew you eat. Here is the full journey.
Oct 7, 2026
What Are Devilled (Deviled) Cashews? A Sri Lankan Favourite Explained
Devilled cashews are one of Sri Lanka's most popular spicy snacks, but what does 'devilled' actually mean? Here's where the word comes from, what goes into the seasoning and how to enjoy them.
Oct 6, 2026
Raw vs Roasted Cashews: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
Raw cashews are soft and creamy, roasted ones are crisp and nutty. Here's what 'raw' really means, what roasting changes, and which kind to buy for snacking, cooking and gifting.
Oct 6, 2026
Thank-You Gift Ideas in Sri Lanka: Teachers, Hosts, Colleagues and More
A good thank-you gift says 'I noticed' without feeling like a big gesture. Here's what to give teachers, hosts, colleagues and the people who help you every day, and how to get it there on time.
Oct 5, 2026
5 Easy Cashew Recipes to Cook at Home, Sri Lankan Style
From a creamy kaju curry to devilled cashews, cashew fried rice, homemade cashew milk and cashew aluwa. Five recipes that show how far a bag of cashews can go in a Sri Lankan kitchen.
Oct 4, 2026
Cashew Flavors Explained: How Flavor Gets Into a Cashew
Burnt, devilled, garlic, salt and pepper: where do cashew flavors come from, and how does a seasoning end up clinging to a nut? Here's how flavored cashews are made.
Oct 4, 2026
Cashew Grades Explained: Whole Nuts, Splits, Butts and Pieces
Whole, splits, butts, pieces, W320, W240: what do the cashew grades actually mean, how do cashews end up broken, and which should you buy?
Oct 4, 2026
What Environment Do Cashew Trees Grow In? Climate, Soil and Conditions
Cashew trees need warmth, a real dry season and sandy, well-drained soil. Here's what the tree needs to thrive, and why Sri Lanka's dry zone suits it.
Oct 4, 2026
Cashew Gift Ideas for Deepavali, Christmas and Year-End in Sri Lanka
Festive and year-end gifting is easier when you plan early. Here are cashew gift ideas for neighbors, family, colleagues and clients, and how to order in time.
Oct 4, 2026
How to Build a Custom Cashew Gift Hamper (With Ideas by Occasion)
A hamper works best when it's chosen for the person receiving it. Here's how to build your own cashew gift hamper, what to put in it, and how to keep it on budget.
Oct 4, 2026
How to Buy Cashews Online in Sri Lanka: What to Check Before You Order
Buying cashews online is easy. Buying good ones takes a few quick checks. Here's what to look at before you order kaju online in Sri Lanka, from the nut itself to delivery and returns.
