In fact, we generally say that nuts are the fruits of plants, while cashews are just shell-like structures that grow outside the fruits. Raw cashews contain urushiol. This is a toxic chemical, which is contained in poison ivy. If this substance comes into contact with human body, it will produce the same reaction as poison rattan and poison oak. Although this situation is rare, it does exist. So cashews are poisonous when eaten raw. For example, where cashew nuts are processed, cashew nut peeling workers sometimes have poisoning reactions due to close contact with cashews. So cashews should not be eaten raw.

Second, cashews can be eaten raw.

You may say: Why are you so ambitious? Just said cashews can't be eaten raw, which is poisonous, and said cashews can be eaten raw. Is cashew nuts poisonous when eaten raw? Actually, it's not contradictory at all. When I say raw cashews, I mean two different things. Because our country is not the main producing area of cashew nuts, most of the cashews we eat are imported and processed before entering the sales market. Even if you buy plain cashews, they are all cooked. So, if you like the taste, you can eat it "raw" and it is not toxic, but don't eat too much to prevent allergies.

Third, raw cashews are the easiest way to eat.

The easiest way to eat raw cashews is to microwave cashews. Step 1: Wash cashews. Step 2: put it in a utensil and put it in a microwave oven. Step 3: Set the microwave oven for three minutes. Step 4: Turn on the microwave oven and let it cool. Step 5: Taste delicious cashews.

Of course, this way of eating is unparalleled. As long as you add a little steps, the taste of cashew nuts will immediately go up to a new level. For example, you can soak in salt water for a while first. You know this truth, not to mention the taste.

Cashews are poisonous when eaten raw, but you can eat them safely. Because you can't eat real raw cashews until you get to the country of origin.