The purple skin on the surface of purple-coated cashew nuts is not toxic, and it can be eaten if you want. Moreover, this purple skin is also rich in dietary fiber, which can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and supplement trace elements to the human body after eating. However, this layer of purple skin also contains a certain astringency, which is bitter to eat and may affect the taste of cashews themselves. Therefore, from the taste point of view, it is recommended not to eat.

Precautions for cashew nut purchase

When selecting cashews, be sure to pay attention to whether there is mildew. On the one hand, it can be selected by hand to remove moldy nuts. In addition, people who love to eat cashew nuts must carefully distinguish whether there are mildew spots on the skin of nuts for cooked products. If in doubt, it is best not to buy them.

When buying cashew nuts in bulk, you can try a few with the consent of the seller. If there is a musty smell such as bitterness, don't buy them. When holding cashews with your hands, your hands stick. It may be that the product is wet or its freshness is not enough.

Reference to the above content? Baidu encyclopedia-cashew nuts