CASHEW
Scientific name: Anacardium occidentale.

Occurrence
The Northeast Region is where the fruit is primarily cultivated.

Harvest Period
From August to January.

History
The cashew tree is native of the littoral region of Brazil. The cashew was spread through the country by the cashew nuts carried by the Indians.

They could feed themselves, produce juice with the fruit as well as medicine. Through the Portuguese colonizers, the cashew was taken too many countries in Africa and Asia where it was adjusted perfectly.

In India it was known as “Portuguese mango fruit”. Nowadays India accounts for 90% of cashew nuts and nut oil production worldwide.

Curiosities
The cashew has two parts: the fruit itself (which is the cashew nut, even though people may think on the contrary), and the pseudo fruit, called scientifically floral peduncle (which is the part usually sold as being the fruit).

The fruit is excellent to treat rheumatism and skin eczemas. An oil derived from the cashew nut is largely used as antiseptic, as well as to treat intestinal roundworm.

Nutrients
Vitamins B (B1, B2 and B3)
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus

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Nutrition Facts of Dafruta Juice

Serving size 20 ml (**)

% DV(*)

Calories 10Kcal 0% Carbohydrates 2g 1% Proteins 0g 0% Total Lipid (Fat) 0g 0% Fibers <1g 2% Iron 0,18mg 1% Sodium 0mg 0% Vitamin C 20mg 33%

* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2.500 calories diet. **Corresponds to 200 ml of the prepared juice according to the instruction on the label, without sugar.