The Cashew Apple Has a Second Life

The cashew nut gets almost all the attention.

But the much larger cashew apple has a fascinating story of its own.

In Brazil, its short shelf life makes utilization difficult. Processing can leave behind cashew pomace or bagasse, and researchers have explored how this material can be further processed into fibre for plant-based foods.

Could a processing residue become the ingredient behind a new kind of burger?

This article follows the journey from the Brazilian cashew harvest to cashew fibre and plant-based food innovation.

Explore the full story at: https://www.amazonikamundi.in/post/what-happens-to-cashew-fruit-after-harvest