Description
LWP stands for Large White Pieces. LWP grade cashews are relatively large cashews and are of finest quality compared to other grades and are creamy white colored. Cashew nuts are commonly considered a snack nut eaten on their own, used in recipes, or processed into cashew cheese or cashew butter. People also use Kaju to make medicines. Cashew or Kaju is used for curing diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) ailments, skin problems, and other conditions.
Nutritional Facts
| Serving Size | 100g |
| Energy | 553 Kcal |
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 43.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 5.91 g |
| Calcium | 37 mg |
| Iron | 6.68 mg |
| Phosphorus | 593 mg |
| Magnesium | 292 mg |
| Potassium | 660 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 5.78 mg |
| Copper | 2.2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.66 mg |
| selenium | 19.9 µg |
Health Benefits:
- Cashew nuts contain essential fatty acids, potassium, essential vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants that are beneficial for your health.
- Phytosterols present in the cashews may help reduce inflammation, reduce bad cholesterol, and decrease the risk of heart disease.
- Copper and calcium can keep your joints flexible and give strength to your bones.
- Copper can improve the production of collagen and can keep your skin healthy.
- Fiber can also prevent constipation, ease digestion, and keep your overall digestive system healthy.
- Lutein and zeaxanthin are the two important antioxidants present in the cashews that may reduce the risk of aging, decrease free-radical damage, diminish oxidative stress, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Usage:
Cashews are often added to pulao, biryani, and bisi bele bhaat. They can also be added to biscuits and bread batter. Finely ground cashews can be used as an alternative to maida and can be used to thicken soups and stews. Delicious Kaju katli and scrumptious kaju rolls can be made by using ground kaju, milk, ghee, and sugar. Add ghee-fried cashews to payasam, kheer, smoothies, and other desserts to add richness. Cashews go well with savory dishes such as kebab, Afghani paneer, dum aloo, paneer pasanda, meat, and fish recipes. Ground cashews can be added as a base of creamy, nutty sauce called korma.
