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