Description

AFGHANI KAJU | CASHEW NUTS

More popularly known as “kaju”, cashew nuts are the most commonly used nut in the Indian subcontinent. While the cashew plant is native to northeast Brazil, the Portuguese took it to Goa, India between 1560 and 1565 , from where it spread throughout southeast Asia and Africa. Cashews are rich sources of dietary minerals, including copper, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese. Iron, potassium, zinc and selenium are present in significant content as well.

Cashews make a great replacement for proteins, and their delicious flavor makes them a satisfying snack. Without a doubt, cashews are a versatile and healthy food. Jain dry fruits provides high grades of Indian cashews to its customers stationed in all corners of the country.

Cashew Nuts Benefits

• Cashews have many cancer fighting properties.

• Cashews lower the blood pressure with the help of magnesium present in them.

• Cashews are one of the few food sources that are high in copper. Combination of calcium, manganese and copper is important for bone formation and also helps to prevent osteoporosis.

• Including cashews in the daily diet also lowers the risk of developing gallstones.