Cashew apple
Cashew Apple
The Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentale), also known as the Cashew Fruit, is the fleshy part of the cashew fruit attached to the cashew nut. The cashew apple is an accessory fruit (or false fruit) that develops from the cashew flower's receptacle.
Pronunciation
Cashew Apple: /ˈkaSHo͞o ˈapəl/
Etymology
The term "Cashew" is derived from the Portuguese word "caju", which in turn, is derived from the indigenous Tupi name, "acaju", meaning "nut that produces itself". The term "Apple" is derived from the Old English word "æppel".
Description
The cashew apple, which is not a true fruit, is pear-shaped and can be yellow, red, or orange. It is juicy and sweet, with a strong and distinctive aroma. The cashew apple is rich in vitamin C and other essential nutrients. It is often used in cooking, especially in South American and Asian cuisines.
Related Terms
- Cashew nut: The seed of the cashew tree, which is consumed as a nut.
- Cashew tree: The tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew nut and the cashew apple.
- Anacardium occidentale: The scientific name for the cashew tree.
- Accessory fruit: A fruit in which some of the flesh is derived not from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cashew apple
- Wikipedia's article - Cashew apple
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