Panruti Cashew

Nestled in the verdant soils of Cuddalore, the Panruti cashew stands out not for its size but for its unforgettable sensory profile. Slightly smaller than nuts from other regions, these charming kernels boast a mild, sweet nuttiness and a delightfully crisp texture, thanks to the region’s rich lateritic and red coastal sand soils.

Uniquely, they’re steam boiled in-shell mid season rather than roasted after shelling—bestowing them a subtle golden hue and enhanced tenderness. Beyond taste, the Panruti variety packs a nutritional punch, with a higher protein content (23 g/100 g) and lower moisture than other cashews Celebrated as Cuddalore’s “goldmine,” these cashews are gaining distinction nationally and internationally—and are now vying for a Geographical Indication tag to protect their provenance.