Title: Cashew apple and nut ( Anacardium occidentale L.)
Abstract: This chapter will focus on the fresh-market cashew apple, which is sold with the nut attached. The pseudo-fruit (apple) represent nearly 90% of the cashew (nut + apple). The cashew apple has a pleasant flavor and aroma, and high nutritive value. Despite these attributes, postharvest losses of cashew apple can reach 90%. Since ripe cashew apple is highly metabolically active, it has been considered too delicate and perishable for international trade. However, recent research demonstrates that, if properly harvested and handled, cashew apples can be kept in good condition for up to 25 days after harvest, depending on variety (clone).
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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