Have you ever wondered how cashews grow?

Here’s why our cashews are different.

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Hi {first name}, have you ever wondered how cashews grow? Today we’re taking a deep dive into the process of growing cashews, from seed to tasty wrapped goodness!

First of all, did you know that cashews grow on trees?

Have you ever seen a “cashew apple” before? Cashews actually grow in a shell that’s attached to the cashew apple which grows from the tree branch, as you can see in the image above.

Typically the apple, with the seed still attached, is picked from the tree branch. The shell is removed along with the skin, and the cashews are dried, oil-fried or steamed. The shells of cashews are removed because they contain a harmful substance called urushiol.

Sound familiar? Urushiol is commonly found in plants of the family Anacardiaceae, which includes poison ivy and poison sumac! Many people are allergic to urushiol oil, especially if it gets on the skin, but don’t worry! All the harmful bits of cashews are removed leaving them as a safe and tasty treat.

Here’s what makes our Wrapped Cashews unique!

The cashews that we source are grown by a network of small independent family farms. The cashew trees are generally planted and grow on non-arable land (can't be used for other farming purposes) and have a lower carbon footprint than many other nuts.

Instead of removing the skin, we keep the skin on! (Skin, not shells.) That’s why we call them Wrapped. (Don’t worry, they’re totally safe to eat!)

We love the skins because they contain a wide array of vitamins and minerals while providing antioxidative activity comparable to blueberries.

Did we mention our wrapped cashews have twice the amount of fiber as traditional cashews too?

All of our cashews are air roasted to keep them minimally processed, instead of oil-fried. This allows them to retain the nut’s robust flavor and abundant nutrient profile.

Having ethical labor practices is very important to us at Karma Nuts, and we undergo regular inspections and verifications from third parties to demonstrate our commitment.

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We’re thrilled to be able to offer our Wrapped® cashews as the most delectable, crunchy, and nutritionally-dense cashew on the market. We always use All-Natural, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan, and Kosher ingredients.

We are available both online AND in person at your local grocery store!