Seedcare Cashews W240 | Premium Whole | Copper Magnesium Heart Healthy

Cashews — India's Premium Gift to the World

India is the world's largest cashew processor, with Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra producing the finest cashews globally. The cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a seed of the cashew apple — a tropical fruit native to Brazil but now grown extensively across coastal India.

Cashew Grading — Understanding Quality

International cashew grading is based on the number of whole kernels per pound:

W240 represents the ideal balance — large enough to be impressive as a snack, uniform enough to cook evenly and priced appropriately for daily consumption.

Complete Nutritional Profile (per 100g)

The Copper Significance

Most people are unaware of copper's importance. At 244% daily value per 100g, cashews are the richest common nut source of copper. Copper is essential for:

1. Iron absorption: Copper-dependent enzymes convert ferric iron (Fe3+) to ferrous iron (Fe2+) for absorption — without copper, iron supplements are largely ineffective
2. Collagen synthesis: Copper is required for lysyl oxidase — the enzyme that cross-links collagen and elastin in skin, tendons, blood vessels and bone
3. Neurotransmitter production: Dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine all require copper-dependent enzymes
4. Antioxidant defence: Superoxide dismutase (the body's most powerful antioxidant enzyme) is copper-dependent
5. Energy metabolism: Cytochrome c oxidase (produces 95% of cellular ATP) requires copper

7 Health Benefits

1. Heart Protection Oleic acid (monounsaturated fat) in cashews is the same fat that makes olive oil heart-protective. It raises HDL (good) cholesterol and lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol. Cashews are one of the few nuts associated with reduced blood pressure in clinical studies.

2. Eye Health Cashews contain zeaxanthin and lutein — carotenoids that accumulate in the retina and filter harmful UV radiation. Regular consumption is associated with reduced risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

3. Brain Function Copper is essential for dopamine and norepinephrine synthesis. Copper deficiency is associated with brain fog, poor concentration and mood disorders.

4. Bone Density The combination of copper (244% DV), magnesium (69% DV) and phosphorus (85% DV) provides comprehensive mineral support for bone formation and maintenance.

5. Anaemia Prevention Iron (37% DV) plus copper (244% DV) makes cashews one of the most effective foods for iron-deficiency anaemia treatment — copper dramatically improves iron absorption efficiency.

6. Immune Function Zinc (53% DV) and selenium (36% DV) both support T-cell production and antioxidant defence systems.

7. Weight Management Despite being energy-dense, cashews have a low glycaemic index (25) and the combination of protein, fat and fibre creates strong satiety, reducing overall daily calorie intake.

How to Use Cashews

Raw Snack: 30g (a small handful) daily provides 5.5g protein, 66mg magnesium and 73% daily copper.

Cashew Cream (Revolutionary in Indian Cooking) Soak 100g cashews for 4 hours. Blend with 200ml water until silky smooth. Use as a cream substitute in:

• Makhani gravy (replaces cream entirely)
• White pasta sauce
• Smoothies and ice cream
• Vegan cheesecake base

Roasted Cashews Dry-roast in a pan for 5 minutes with rock salt and dried herbs. Superior flavour to raw.

Cashew Trail Mix Combine with raisins, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate.

Cashew Butter Blend 300g raw cashews until smooth. Naturally sweeter than peanut butter.

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