Use & preparation
| Nutrition table per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2582kJ/617kcal |
| Fat | 47 g |
| of which saturates | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| of which sugar | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Salt | 0.04 g |
Ingredients: 100% roasted organic cashews from Burkina Faso.
Allergy advice: May contain traces of gluten, peanuts, soybeans, mustard, sesame, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecan nuts, brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts.
I eat the cashew apple. Preferably raw!
"I farm three hectares of land with corn, niébé and cashews. My mother-in-law, my brother-in-law and my children help me with the field work," explains Kone Djo. It is difficult to find farm workers, she says. "I notice that more and more people are going to school or to the city. This means there are fewer people to help with the harvest." Kone Djo would like to acquire farming equipment to make her work easier. “Whether it's a tractor or a plough, anything would help us work more efficiently."
We need more space to process our cashews and mangos in Burkina Faso. Follow our progress on 'La Belle Usine' here.
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