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Cashews

Fat · Asian · Indian · Brazilian

Mildly sweet with a pronounced fatty mouthfeel, cashews offer a subtle herbal aroma reminiscent of fresh grass. They maintain a firm yet creamy texture, characterized by oleic and stearic acids. This neutral profile allows them to function effectively across diverse global cuisines, from Indian curries to Brazilian-inspired vegetable preparations.

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Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 2.0

01At a glance

RoleFat

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

AsianIndianBrazilian

Key compounds

Oleic-AcidStearic-AcidHexanal

02Pairs well with· 8

Complementary·Grain

Complementary·Acid

Bridge·Protein

Complementary·Liquid

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

1.5

Salty

0.3

Sour

0.2

Bitter

0.3

Umami

0.5

Fat

5.0

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Herbal7.4

grass

Dairy5.2

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness3.0

Softness8.5

Density6.0

Fibrousness0.5

Crispness1.0

Chewiness2.5

smoothrich

04Aroma compounds· 3

Oleic-Acid Stearic-Acid Hexanal

05Techniques that suit it

Toast Toast And Grind Boil Deep-Fry Infuse Ferment

06Common forms / preps

01

Whole

Untreated whole kernels · essential for snacking, stir-fries, and classic Indian butter masalas.

02

Toasted

Dry-roasted until golden brown · adds depth and crunch to salads, granolas, and crusts.

03

Chopped

Coarsely broken pieces · used for textural topping in curries, baked goods, or Asian noodle dishes.

04

Paste

Finely blended into a smooth consistency · provides body and richness to vegan sauces, dips, and curries.

05

Ground

Powdered texture · utilized as a thickener for gravies or a base for gluten-free nut flours in pastries.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

pumpkin_seed0.35 sunflower_seed0.30 hemp_seed0.30 peanut0.29kashmiri_chili0.29flattened_young_rice0.29quinoa0.28curd0.28

Cuisine affinity

Eastern European 0.53South Asian 0.53East Asian 0.49Southeast Asian 0.46Mediterranean 0.45

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Cashews

Fat · Use as purchased