Cashew nut is the edible seed of the cashew fruits obtained from the cashew tree Anacardium Occidentale of the family Anacardiaceae. Edible Cashew Kernel is a snack product rich in energy carbohydrate (22%), protein (21%) and non-cholesterol fat (47%).The processed cashew seed is served as a snack or used in recipes, like other nuts, although it is actually a seed.