Cashews are one of India's biggest exports with the country leading in the production of cashews. The raw cashew nuts collected from various regions are moved to the Company's state-of-the-art factories for processing. It is ensured that the raw nuts are thoroughly cleaned and are free from all foreign matter. The cashew kernel is a rich source of fat (46%) and protein (18%) and is a good source of calcium, phosphorus and iron. It has a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular, the less essential fatty acid linoleic acid.

The primary product of cashew nuts is the kernel which is the edible portion of the nut and is consumed in three ways:

• Directly by the consumer
• As roasted and salted nuts
• In confectionery and bakery products, for example, finely chopped kernels are used in the production of sweets, ice creams, cakes and chocolates, both at home and industrially, and as paste to spread on bread.

Cashews are one of India's biggest exports with the country leading in the production of cashews. The raw cashew nuts collected from various regions are moved to the Company's state-of-the-art factories for processing. It is ensured that the raw nuts are thoroughly cleaned and are free from all foreign matter. The cashew kernel is a rich source of fat (46%) and protein (18%) and is a good source of calcium, phosphorus and iron. It has a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular, the less essential fatty acid linoleic acid.

The primary product of cashew nuts is the kernel which is the edible portion of the nut and is consumed in three ways:

• Directly by the consumer
• As roasted and salted nuts
• In confectionery and bakery products, for example, finely chopped kernels are used in the production of sweets, ice creams, cakes and chocolates, both at home and industrially, and as paste to spread on bread.