From Raw to Roasted: Unveiling the Cashew Processing Journey

• Cashew processing transforms raw nuts into edible, pristine white cashews, a vital industry in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur.
• Over 700 cashew processing factories operate in Kanthi, providing livelihood for many, processing both local and imported cashews.
• The process involves harvesting, separating nuts from fruit, shelling, cleaning, sun-drying, peeling, and grading by size, color, and quality.
• Cashews are roasted to enhance flavor and crispiness; some are coated with salt, spices, or sweet glazes.
• Raw cashews are imported from countries like Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, arriving in Kanthi via Goa, Howrah/Kharagpur.