Textbook of Cashew Production Technology

Description

India is the first country to exploit cashew as a commercial crop though five centuries after its introduction to India by Portuguese. Due to its high nutritional value and increasing affordability by the consumers, demand for cashews continues to increase. Considering the growing demand for cashew at both global and national levels, it is imperative to increase production and productivity of raw cashew nut, besides enhancing production of cashew apple which can be utilized for preparation of value added products. Towards achieving this, it is essential to know the current status of research and development in cashew in the country. In this book “Textbook of Cashew Production Technology” you will understand the functioning of cashew processing unit and also the constraints encountered in processing. It is written in simple and lucid manner to easily read by students, teachers and small scale processing unit holders.