Nut & Seed

Cashew

About This Entry

Cashews have a creamy, buttery texture and mild sweetness that make them equally at home roasted as a snack or blended into vegan sauces and cheeses — that richness pairs with Viognier.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Tree Nuts

Classification

Nuts & Seeds

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Anacardium occidentale

Scientific Classification

Display name
Cashew
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Group
Tree Nuts
Scientific name
Anacardium occidentale

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.