Vietnamese Cashews: From Farm to Global Dining Table

Cashew nuts have long been famous not only for their rich, fragrant, and crisp flavor but also for their versatility in applications - from family meals and high-end restaurants to deep processing and export. This type of nut contains high amounts of protein, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. Not only delicious, cashews also help lower cholesterol, are good for cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and the immune system. This is why an increasing number of markets are rating cashew nuts as a superfood, on par with almonds or walnuts. Let's explore the uses of this nut, behind whose hard shell lies a billion-dollar industry that helps shape Vietnam's agricultural position on the world map. In the international market, roasted cashew nuts occupy the largest consumption proportion. In China - a rapidly growing market, cashews are often chili-seasoned, crispy roasted, vacuum-packed, and sold in high-end retail chains. In the US and Europe, salted, butter-roasted, or ...