Yumi Active member Jun 13, 2024 #1 Cashews are not actually nuts, but rather seeds that grow outside the fruit known as the cashew apple. Additionally, the shell of the cashew contains an irritant similar to poison ivy, which is why they're always sold shelled.
Cashews are not actually nuts, but rather seeds that grow outside the fruit known as the cashew apple. Additionally, the shell of the cashew contains an irritant similar to poison ivy, which is why they're always sold shelled.
hubie Member Jun 13, 2024 #2 Cashews grow on the outside of the cashew apple, and they are seeds, not nuts!
