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Cashew Butter

Cashew butter has a rich flavor. It is especially good in Indian dishes and curries.

Cashew butter can be used as a spread for sandwiches or thinned with liquid to make sauces, gravies, and dips.

Varieties

Cashew butter is usually sold in jars in natural food stores. At this time, the only variety of cashew butter sold is smooth.

Buying and storing tips

Cashew butter is made without additives and should be kept refrigerated to prevent rancidity. If kept in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator, cashew butter will keep for up to three months.

Availability

Cashew butter is sold year-round in natural food stores.

Preparation, uses, and tips

In addition to using cashew butter as a sandwich spread, its rich flavor makes it an ideal alternative to cream when thinned with liquid. It can be used to make soups, sauces, and dips. It is especially good in Indian dishes and curries. Because cashew butter is an unprocessed food, the oil and solids sometimes separate in the jar but can easily be stirred together before use.

Nutritional Highlights

Cashew butter (plain), 1 Tbsp (16g)
Calories: 94
Protein: 2.8g
Carbohydrate: 4.4g
Total Fat: 7.9g
Fiber: 0.32g
*Good source of: Magnesium (41.3mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

Health benefits and concerns

While nut butters can be enjoyed as part of a healthful diet, research on the health benefits of cashews does not necessarily apply to cashew butter.