Cashews, the edible nuts, which are widely preferred for their distinct nutty flavor, are consumed world over as snack food or used as ingredients in confectioneries, savories and other food substances. These nuts, largely grown in India, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam and almost most of the African countries, of which Cote d'ivoire (IVC) being the world top producer of raw nuts. Cashews are widely consumed in North America and in the European Union and in countries like India and China. The cashew kernels before reaching the consumer's hands undergo a number of processes, whereby they are brought into the consumable form.