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Description
"Cashews" are kidney-shaped nuts with a soft, buttery texture and delicate sweetness, loved for their taste and versatility. They provide plant-based protein, magnesium, copper, and B vitamins to support energy and nervous system health. Cashews work in savory sauces, granolas, stir-fries, and nut blends. Whether roasted or raw, they blend smoothly into creamy dips or desserts. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly, these nutrient-rich nuts are ideal for everyday snacking and creative plant-based recipes.
Category
Nuts
Cashew Nuts
Benefits
Offers steady nourishment: Provides a blend of protein, healthy fats, and minerals that support energy, satiety, and overall vitality.
Supports heart health naturally: Monounsaturated fats help reduce bad cholesterol and promote better circulation.
Versatile in recipes and snacks: Adds creamy crunch to everything from salads and stir-fries to desserts.
Clean and simple ingredients: Free from additives, sulfites, and artificial flavors—just wholesome, minimally processed cashews.
Offers steady nourishment: Provides a blend of protein, healthy fats, and minerals that support energy, satiety, and overall vitality.
Supports heart health naturally: Monounsaturated fats help reduce bad cholesterol and promote better circulation.
Versatile in recipes and snacks: Adds creamy crunch to everything from salads and stir-fries to desserts.
Clean and simple ingredients: Free from additives, sulfites, and artificial flavors—just wholesome, minimally processed cashews.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
4.5 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
25 | Low
References
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[7] Ghosh S, Banerjee R, Mallick S. Applications of Cashew Nuts in Food and Snacks. Journal of Food Science.2020;85(8):2294-2303.
[8] Groppo F, Balogun AI, Johnson KM. The Natural Purity of Cashew Nuts: A Review of Clean and Additive-Free Snacking. Food Chemistry. 2019;285:117-124.