Cashews: the Nut That Is Not a NutThe cashew is technically not a nut; it is a seed harvested from the cashew apple, the fruit produced by cashew trees.
Unlike many other nuts and seeds, the cashew grows outside the fruit instead of inside, within a kidney-shaped drupe that hangs at the end of the cashew apple’s base.
This drupe is considered the ‘true’ fruit of the tree while the cashew apple is thought of as an accessory or ‘false’ fruit.
Contained within this ‘true’ fruit is a single seed—the cashew.It is worthwhile adding that, while cashews are certainly the most famous product of the cashew tree, the cashew apple is a delicacy in many countries, including my home country Brazil, and is used to make juices, jams, curries and an Indian liqueur called feni.
Okay, Annie, with that remark, you’ve just elected yourself as the one who has to deal with the squirrels henceforth. Clearly, you can speak their language.
mjb515 over 4 years ago
The squirrel freaking loves science!
Doctor Toon over 4 years ago
Sometimes science is a matter of trial and error
In this case the emphasis is on error
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Once more, the exhilarating contemplation of titanic intellects in proximity to each other.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I suppose it is a hard life, being smart but ignorant. I think everyone needs a nap.
Ida No over 4 years ago
Why are squirrels like a bowl of unsalted cashews? They’re just plain nuts.
Barnabus Blackoak over 4 years ago
Cashews aren’t nuts
https://ucdintegrativemedicine.com/2017/11/cashew-not-nut/#gs.8l9ngx
Cashews: the Nut That Is Not a NutThe cashew is technically not a nut; it is a seed harvested from the cashew apple, the fruit produced by cashew trees.
Unlike many other nuts and seeds, the cashew grows outside the fruit instead of inside, within a kidney-shaped drupe that hangs at the end of the cashew apple’s base.
This drupe is considered the ‘true’ fruit of the tree while the cashew apple is thought of as an accessory or ‘false’ fruit.
Contained within this ‘true’ fruit is a single seed—the cashew.It is worthwhile adding that, while cashews are certainly the most famous product of the cashew tree, the cashew apple is a delicacy in many countries, including my home country Brazil, and is used to make juices, jams, curries and an Indian liqueur called feni.
33Angel over 4 years ago
Love Annie’s face today!
scyphi26 over 4 years ago
Okay, Annie, with that remark, you’ve just elected yourself as the one who has to deal with the squirrels henceforth. Clearly, you can speak their language.
Ebenezer Stooge Premium Member over 4 years ago
“Cashew!”
“Gesundheit!”
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
There’s a reason the term ‘squirrelly’ was invented.