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Cashew is a tree crop, a small to medium tree, generally single-trunked and spreading in habit, up to 10-12m in height. In older trees, spread may be greater than height, with lower limbs bending to touch the ground. Leaves are thick, prominently veined, oval to spatulate in shape, with blunt tips and entire margins.
Most cashew trees start bearing fruit in the third or fourth year, and are likely to reach their mature yield by the seventh year if conditions are favorable. The average yield of nuts of a mature tree is in the range of 7-11 kg per annum. Although the cashew tree is capable of living for 50-60 years, most trees produce nuts for about 15-20 years.
Most cashew trees start bearing fruit in the third or fourth year, and are likely to reach their mature yield by the seventh year if conditions are favorable. The average yield of nuts of a mature tree is in the range of 7-11 kg per annum. Although the cashew tree is capable of living for 50-60 years, most trees produce nuts for about 15-20 years.CASHEW NUT USEFULNESS
The cashew tree has been cultivated for food and medicine for 400 year. The various parts of the cashew fruits are of economic value. This include: the Apple, nut and kernel.
Cashew Apple or false fruit: is an edible food rich in vitamin C. It can be dried, canned as a preserve, or eaten fresh from the tree. It can also be squeezed for fresh juice, which can then be fermented into cashew wine which is a very popular drink in West Africa. In Brazil, the apple is used to manufacture jams, and soft and alcoholic drinks.
Cashew wine: Cashew wine is made in many countries throughout Asia and Latin America. It is a light yellow alcoholic drink, with an alcohol content of 6-12 percent.
Cashew nut kernel: The primary product of cashew nuts is the kernel, which is the edible portion of the nut and is consumed in three ways:
· Directly by the consumer;
· As roasted and salted nuts;
· In confectionery and bakery products, for example, finely chopped kernels are used in the production of sweets, ice creams, cakes and chocolates, both at home and
· Directly by the consumer;
· As roasted and salted nuts;
· In confectionery and bakery products, for example, finely chopped kernels are used in the production of sweets, ice creams, cakes and chocolates, both at home and
industrially, and as paste to spread on bread.
Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL): This is a viscous and dark liquid, which is extremely caustic. It is an important and versatile industrial raw material. There are more than 200 patents for its industrial application, in particular, its use as raw material for phenolic resins and friction powder for the automotive industry (brake linings and clutch disks).
Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL): This is a viscous and dark liquid, which is extremely caustic. It is an important and versatile industrial raw material. There are more than 200 patents for its industrial application, in particular, its use as raw material for phenolic resins and friction powder for the automotive industry (brake linings and clutch disks).
CNSL is also used in mouldings, acid-resistant paints, foundry resins, varnishes, enamels and black lacquers for decorating vases, and as insecticides and fungicides.
In tropical medicine, CNSL has been used in treating leprosy, elephantiasis, psoriasis, ringworm, warts and
corns.
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In tropical medicine, CNSL has been used in treating leprosy, elephantiasis, psoriasis, ringworm, warts and
corns.
VISIT OUR FARM @ IMEKO AVON ILARA OGUN STATE CLOSE TO BENIN REPUBLIC BORDER AREA
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SALE 300 ACRES OF LAND FOR CASHEW NUT, MAIZE AND CASSAVA FARMING
For more information:
07031092774, 09097424047
astardammetrolink1@gmail.com
