Rights. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or shared without prior written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations in reviews or education with proper credit and attribution.

Educational use. This is a knowledge guide — not a medical prescription, a commodity contract, a legal opinion, or a diet plan. Always consult a qualified professional for decisions concerning health, diet, food safety, or trade.

Allergen note. Cashews are a recognised tree-nut allergen. Read the safety sections in Chapter 5 and Chapter 8 before serving cashews to anyone with a known food allergy or to young children.

Digital companion. cashewpedia.com is the online home for updates, an expanded glossary, and source notes. For corrections or permissions, contact Mewa Mitra at mewamitra.com.

Editorial note. Quotations and field examples attributed to unnamed traders, farmers, and processors throughout this book are representative composites drawn from the author’s direct trade experience not verbatim recorded transcripts · unless otherwise specified.