Talking aboutCashewEveryone probably knows, but cashew trees... only a few people probably know about.What do cashew trees look like?Where do they grow?Even more surprising is that cashew trees not only produce cashews, but also other fruitsPears.So, let's take a look at what cashew trees look like and how their fruits grow.

Where do cashew trees grow?

Cashew trees have a wide distribution, but when it comes to yield and planting numbers, no country or region can compare to Mozambique.Therefore, Mozambique is also known as the "Cashew Kingdom."

Cashew trees are the main economic crops in Mozambique.There are about 30 million cashew trees in Mozambique, and on average, each person has 6 cashew trees, which means a huge cashew yield.

Our knowledge of cashew trees is limited to cashews.However, cashew trees not only produce cashew nuts, but the wood from cashew trees can also be used to make furniture, which is very strong;The roots and bark of cashew trees can also be used as medicine to treat various diseases.

In short, cashew trees have brought great wealth to the people of Mozambique, and the cashew nuts alone can sell for more than ,000 per ton;Cashew oil is also used to extract special substances for use on spacecraft, which also has significant economic value.

In China, cashew trees are mainly grown in southern regions.The planting of cashew trees in China has only a history of 50 years, and now Hainan has been vigorously planting this tree and establishing a cashew processing industry, which uses cashew nuts as an important agricultural economic resource.

What do cashew trees look like?

Cashew trees are originally wild plants, which are evergreen trees.Because they are tropical plants, they are particularly drought-tolerant, and the more barren the land, the more lush they grow.

Mature cashew trees are about 10 meters high, with straight trunks.Unlike ordinary trees, they grow throughout the year, and after planting for two years, they can bloom and bear fruit.The most amazing thing about cashew trees is that they can bloom and bear fruit three times a year.

The leaves of cashew trees are oval in shape and green throughout the year;The flowers are red or pink, and when they bloom, you can see these colors interspersed with green leaves, which is very beautiful.

What are the fruits of cashew trees?

When it comes to the fruits of cashew trees, our first reaction is cashews, which is not the case.

The fruits of cashew trees are divided into two parts, nuts and fruit pears, which are also known as true fruits and false fruits.The kernels inside the true fruits are actually the cashews we eat, which grow at the top of the false fruits.The outer layer of the kernel is usually a hard shell, and the kernel is grayish-green because it looks likeKidneyTherefore, it is also called a cashew nut.

The false fruits are fleshy fruits formed from the flower, and they look a bit like pears, and are oval or rhomboid in shape, so they are called fruit pears.These fruits turn red or orange-yellow when mature, and contain a lot of water, making them one of the refreshing and cooling fruits in the tropics.

Are the fruits of cashew trees nutritious?

As mentioned earlier, the fruits of cashew trees are divided into two types: cashews and fruit pears.

We usually eat the kernels of cashews, which are very nutritious and can be used as ingredients to makeChocolate,CakeAnd other foods, which are very delicious.In addition, cashew kernels can also be made into dried fruits and used to extract oil.The oil content of cashew kernels is as high as 40%,

ProteinContent is 21%, and the content of various vitamins is also high, when combined withSeedsFruitsAnd other nuts, it is called "four major nuts".The fruit pears contain 87.8% water, 11.6% carbohydrates, 0.2% protein, and 0.1% fat.

In addition, they also contain various vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other mineral elements.In addition to being eaten directly as fruit, fruit pears can also be processed into

JuiceJellyJamPreserves and used for brewing wine, which has the effects of promoting water, dehumidifying, and reducing swelling.How to eat cashew tree fruitsWe all know that cashew kernels can be made into dried fruits or added to chocolate or cakes, which are nutritious and delicious.Fruit pears can be eaten directly as fruits.

Here are some precautions when eating cashew kernels:

1. People with allergies should not eat cashews, as eating cashews will cause allergic reactions, and in severe cases, it can cause anaphylactic shock.If you are not sure if you are allergic to cashews, you can first eat one or two, and if you feel unwell, it means you cannot eat it.

If you are allergic to other foods or objects, eating cashews is also likely to cause allergies.

2. Because cashews contain a lot of oil, it is not suitable for people with serious liver dysfunction and excessive phlegm.

3. People who are worried about gaining weight should also eat less cashews.4. Cashew kernels should not be eaten in excess, and it is recommended to eat 10-15 pieces at a time.

5. Cashews that have been stored for too long should not be eaten.

People who are concerned about gaining weight should also eat walnuts in moderation.

Walnuts should not be eaten in excess; it is recommended to eat 10-15 nuts each time.

Walnuts that have been stored for too long should not be eaten.