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Actually, some would argue on how they grow is actually very beautiful but when you take a second look this sinister, misleading nut could give you a nasty allergic reaction… just by the touch!

Soo… How Do They Do It?

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Turns out, each and every cashew nut grows attached to a “false fruit,” the red, apple-esque object in the photo above. Technically, the cashew nut itself is the tree’s fruit, so the fleshy cashew “apple” is merely a byproduct. The “false fruit” is edible, but highly perishable.

After the cashew nuts are detached, they are dried in the sun in their shells. And if you’ve ever wondered why you can’t buy in-shell cashews, the reason lies in the shell itself. Cashew shells contain anacardic acid, which can cause allergies and irritation similar to poison ivy. Once the nuts are removed from their shells, they are steamed or roasted to remove any poisonous residue.

After Finding Out That Cashews Contain Acid Would You Eat Them?

Let Us Know If You Have Ever Had An Allergic Reaction & If You Think It Was From A Cashew!

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Article Source: Huffington Post 

Photo Source: TIER UND NATURFOTOGRAFIE J UND C SOHNS VIA GETTY IMAGES