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Cashew Safety

The safety of cashews for human consumption, focusing on the removal of toxic shell resin through commercial processing.

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Jan 10, 2026

Are raw cashews toxic and how are they processed to be safe?

Cashew kernels as sold in stores are safe to eat because commercial processing removes a toxic shell resin called urushiol (or related anacardic acids) that can cause severe skin and mucous irritation...

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