The invention provides edible cashew nuts with intact testa (or
skins/husks) remaining on the nut, as well as systems and methods for
preparing the same. The process entails reducing levels of inedible
chemicals, and in particular tannins and polyphenols, contained in cashew
testa to render an edible testa-on cashew product. As part of the
chemical removal process the edible testa-on cashew products can be
infused and/or coated with a variety of spices and flavorings, including,
but not limited to salt, sugar, chocolate, honey and/or other edible
materials.
