2006-07-16 19:19:13 · 7 answers · asked by Not Tellin 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Cashew fruit contains a potent skin irritant toxin called urushiol (also found in poison-ivy) within the dark green nut shells. This must be removed when the seed inside is processed for consumption; this is done by shelling the nuts, a somewhat hazardous process, and exceedingly painful skin rashes (similar to poison-ivy rashes) among processing workers are common
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2006-07-16 22:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by DARTHCARL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT EVER ASK ANYTHING MORE ABOUT CASHEW SHELLS. THERE IS A GOOD REASON YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE AND IT WOULD ONLY CAUSE YOU HARM AND DISTRESS IF YOU KNEW THE REASON. THEREFORE, FORGET THIS QUESTION AND GO ABOUT YOUR LIFE LIKE YOU NEVER ASKED THIS QUESTION.......NO HARM WILL COME TO YOU.....CAN I OFFER YOU A PEANUT IN IT'S SHELL?
2006-07-16 19:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by rythempig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shell contains an oil that is highly irritating to the skin.
2006-07-16 19:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by voice_ch_at_voyeur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shells are hard as a rock!!! you can really get it open with a nutcracker!!
2006-07-16 19:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by BIG DADDY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they r in hispanic markets
2006-07-16 19:22:08 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Riley's Mom♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOME PLACES SELL THEN DURNING THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS TIME. HAVE YOU EVER TRIED OPENING THEM? YOU DO NEED A GOOD NUTCRACKER.
2006-07-17 07:56:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are heavy
2006-07-16 19:44:13 · answer #7 · answered by Too Sexy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋