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Cashews
- Curved kidney-shaped kernels
- Cream to pale yellow
- Smooth thick kernels
Dry goods & condiments
Cashews
Curved kidney-shaped kernels; Cream to pale yellow; Smooth thick kernels.
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3 identity clues
- Curved kidney-shaped kernels
- Cream to pale yellow
- Smooth thick kernels
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 腰果
- English
- Cashews
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kacang mete
- Tagalog
- Kasuy
How to identify it
Check these features together: Curved kidney-shaped kernels; Cream to pale yellow; Smooth thick kernels. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Cashews, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Peanuts
- Waisted shell containing several kernels
- Brown netted shell and reddish kernel skins
- Elongated firm kernels inside
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Walnuts
- Rounded hard shell with a seam
- Light brown shell and darker kernel skin
- Kernel has deep folded grooves
How to identify it
Cashews: Curved kidney-shaped kernels. For Peanuts, look for waisted shell containing several kernels. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use in stir-fries or baking.
Choosing & preparing
Check the pack and nut-allergy information; distinguish ready-roasted products from those needing further cooking.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Cashews, check curved kidney-shaped kernels. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要腰果，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Cashews, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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