Edible and poisonous plants of Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region ediblepoisonousp00dahl Year: 1944 18 9. Cashew Anacardium occidentale The red or ^yellow fruit of the cashew tree may be eaten raw or cooked. However, the gray, kidney-shaped nut that hangs from the fruit must first be carefully removed. CAUTION: Care must be taken not to handle the nut with bare hands because its oil irritates the skin and causes swelling. The caustic oil is expelled from the shell by roasting; therefore in roasting the nuts do not allow the smoke to come in contact with the eyes or skin. Th
Edible and poisonous plants of Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region ediblepoisonousp00dahl Year: 1944 18 9. Cashew Anacardium occidentale The red or ^yellow fruit of the cashew tree may be eaten raw or cooked. However, the gray, kidney-shaped nut that hangs from the fruit must first be carefully removed. CAUTION: Care must be taken not to handle the nut with bare hands because its oil irritates the skin and causes swelling. The caustic oil is expelled from the shell by roasting; therefore in roasting the nuts do not allow the smoke to come in contact with the eyes or skin. The cashew tree is found growing wild as well as under culti- vation in fields and on the sides of dry, bushy hills throughout most of the Caribbean region. It has pink flowers and yellow green leathery leaves. The fruit flesh is white, spongy, very juicy, and has a sweet yet somewhat peppery flavor. It is also called maranon and jocote maranon.
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