Cashew Nuts

Question 1

What part of the cashew tree is the cashew 'nut' actually derived from?

Accepted Answer

A seed

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A fruit

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A root

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A flower

Question 2

Cashew nuts are a good source of which essential mineral, important for thyroid function?

Accepted Answer

Iodine

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Calcium

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Iron

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Potassium

Question 3

In which continent are cashew nuts primarily grown today?

Accepted Answer

Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

Question 4

What unique characteristic does the cashew shell have that requires careful processing?

Accepted Answer

It contains a toxic shell oil

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It's extremely hard to crack

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It's naturally salty

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It's edible and nutritious

Question 5

Cashew nuts are botanically classified as a type of what?

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Drupe seed

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Legume

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Nut

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Berry

Question 6

Which country is credited with the original discovery and cultivation of the cashew tree?

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Brazil

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India

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Vietnam

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Portugal

Question 7

What is the term for the fleshy, pear-shaped structure to which the cashew nut is attached?

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Cashew apple

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Cashew pear

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Cashew fruit

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Cashew bulb

Question 8

Cashew nuts are particularly rich in which type of healthy fat, beneficial for heart health?

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Monounsaturated fats

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Saturated fats

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Polyunsaturated fats

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Trans fats

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a common culinary use for cashew nuts?

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As a primary ingredient in bread dough

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As a base for vegan cheese

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In stir-fry dishes

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To make cashew butter

Question 10

The characteristic 'curved' shape of the cashew nut is thought to be an adaptation for what purpose?

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To fit snugly into the cashew apple

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To deter birds from eating them

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To maximize sunlight exposure

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To aid in wind dispersal