Standardization of Optimum Harvest Stage of Tender Cashew Kernel for Culinary Purposes

Introduction Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) a member of Anacardiaceae family, is also known as the Gold mine, Poor man’s crop and Rich man’s food.1 There are 33 countries that cultivate cashew globally, and India is one of the top producers. India produces more than 0.8 million tons of cashew nuts from 0.7 million hectares of land.2 Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and some parts of North Eastern states grow cashew.3 In 2017, Maharashtra,..