Edible testa-on (skin-on) cashew nuts and methods for preparing same
OwnerHarikrishnan Nairinventor
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Abstract
The invention provides edible cashew nuts with intact testa (or skins/husks) remaining on the nut, as well as systems and methods for preparing the same. The process entails reducing levels of inedible chemicals, and in particular tannins and polyphenols, contained in cashew testa to render an edible testa-on cashew product. As part of the chemical removal process the edible testa-on cashew products can be infused and/or coated with a variety of spices and flavorings, including, but not limited to salt, sugar, chocolate, honey and/or other edible materials.
Claims41
A process for preparing edible testa-on cashews comprising:
- (a) exposing shelled testa-on cashews to a solvent;
- (b) removing inedible chemicals from said testa-on cashews;
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- (c) drying said testa-on cashews;
- wherein said chemicals removed are concentrated in the testa of said cashews.
A testa-on cashew product having a reduced tannin content, the testa-on cashew made from a process comprising the steps of:
- (a) exposing shelled testa-on cashews to a solvent;
- (b) removing inedible chemicals from said testa-on cashews;
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- (c) drying said testa-on cashews;
- wherein said chemicals removed are concentrated in the testa of said cashews.
A testa-on cashew product with the testa having an inedible chemical content below 10%.
A testa-on cashew product with the testa having a tannin content below 10%.
A testa-on cashew product with the testa having a polyphenol content below 10%.
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