Products of Cashew apple

PRODUCTS OF PRODUCTS OF CASHEW APPLE CASHEW APPLE Cashew apples are known as accessory fruits because they appear after cashew seeds have matured. Thus, the actual drupe or peduncle is the kidney-shaped shell enclosing the edible cashew nut found at the apple's tip. Because cashew apple is high in minerals and vitamins, particularly vitamin C and polysaccharides, protein, and fiber, it is an excellent thirst quencher and instant energy source. However, there are some drawbacks that prevent the widespread use and commercialization of cashew apples and their products, such as short shelf life, susceptibility to microbial infection, and tannin content. Cashew apple valorization Cashew apple valorization Non-alcoholic beverages Non-alcoholic beverages 1. Cashew apple juice / Squash / Syrup Juice can be extracted using a hydraulic press, screw press, or basket press. Additional sugar and citric acid can be added to the juice to achieve the consistency of the squash. Cashew apple juice 2. Ready to serve beverage (RTS) RTS is made from the unfermented juice of cashew apple by adding water and sugar to the required quantity of clarified juice. 3. Cashew apple sauce Ready to serve beverage A significant byproduct made from well-ripened, less-firm cashew apples is cashew apple sauce Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages 1. Cashew apple feni The Feni is obtained by distilling arrack, mixed with fermented juice in ratio of 1:2 which is a powerful form of cashew liquor. Alcohol by volume: 45% 2. Cashew apple wine Cashew apple feni The wine is translucent red, sweet, fruity with a characteristic cashew apple aroma. Alcohol by volume: 7.5-15% 3. Cashew apple vinegar Cashew apple wine Vinegar preparation consisted of two stages, alcoholic fermentation and acetic fermentation. The cashew apple vinegar was found to have a dark brown colour. Osmo-dehydrated products Osmo-dehydrated products 1. Cashew apple sweet candy and chew Cashew apples are soaked in sucrose solution of concentrations ranging from 50-70°Brix and dehydrated for candy. Chew can be taken as a mouth freshener or along with betel leaves. 2. Cashew Apple Jam The most significant cashew apple pulp product is jam. It can be made by boiling cashew fruit pulp with equal parts sugar and citric acid until it has a thick consistency. Source: https://krishi.icar.gov.in/ Cashew apple candy Cashew Apple Jam