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Cashew nuts and the Brazilian fruit Caju

Cashew nuts and the Brazilian fruit Caju

posted on December 8, 2008

blog post about Brazilian fruit caju where cashew nuts com from

 

Everybody knows about cashew nuts. What most people don’t know is that the nuts are just a small part of the tropical, Brazilian fruit caju, which is typical from Northeastern Brazil or Região Nordeste. Although caju is found in other tropical areas of the world, it is originally from Brazil. 

The picture above shows cajus and you can see the cashew nut (castanha, in Portuguese) on the edge of the fruit. In Brazil, we eat the fruit and make juices, smoothies, and candied fruit with it.

Caju has exquisite flavor and texture. I very much encourage you to try caju juice and the fruit itself when you are in Brazil.

Caju has over three times more vitamin C than oranges. It is a delicate fruit that does not travel well. 
 
In case you are wondering, yes, cashew nuts are very popular in Brazil. At my mom’s house it is an essential part of everyday snacking 🙂 I myself love castanha de caju (cashew nut).
 
When travelling through the Brazilian roads, you will notice vendors on the shoulder roasting cashew nuts over an open flame. My husband Carl took the picture below. Those cashew nuts are hand-picked from the tree. It is unlike any cashew you have ever tried. Cashews roasted in this non-industrialized way are my favorite ♥ They may not be as crunchy as industrialized cashews, but they taste much better in my opinion.
 
Street vendor selling cashew nuts in Brazil

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About Luciana Lage

I’m Luciana, founder of Street Smart Brazil. I am so happy to be able to help you in your Portuguese speaking journey! Teaching Portuguese as a foreign language was one of the best things that could have happened in my life. I’ve had the privilege of teaching Portuguese at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. Now I am fully dedicated to the Street Smart Brazil community.

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  1. Carl Spanoghe

    December 8, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    Yum. I tried a caju juice when I visited Brazil, and it was delicious. It’s very hard to describe what it tastes like, as I can’t think of a similar tasting fruit. Definitely a must-try if you are there.

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