|February 17, 2023

Flavored Cashews

What do we cover?

  • What are Alco Foods Flavored Cashews?

  • What are the main ingredients in Alco Foods Flavored Cashews?

  • Where do Alco Foods Cashews come from?

  • How are Alco Foods Cashews processed?

  • What do Alco Foods Flavored Cashews taste like?

  • What dietary and health benefits can Cashews provide?

  • How to use Alco Foods Flavored Cashews?

  • What makes Alco Foods Flavored Cashews unique?

What are Alco Foods Flavored Cashews?

Alco Foods Flavored Cashews are premium quality cashews seasoned with exotic spice blends and flavors from around the world. All of Alco Foods cashews are air roasted to create the perfect balance of crunchy texture and savory flavor. Not only are the Cashews loaded with mouthwatering flavor in every bite, but they are also a healthy and nutritious snack.  Alco Foods currently offers eight different variations of flavored cashews which include:

    CHEDDAR CHEESE
    • Cheese Please! Find your taste buds in a world of dreamy and creamy cheddar flavor.
      JALAPENO & CHEDDAR
      • Heat it up with this Jalapeño & Cheddar Cheese pairing for a creamy and hot treat.
        MEXICAN TACO
        • Toss a few of these in your mouth for a fiesta of spicy Mexican taco flavor.
          MIRCH MASALA
          • The perfect hot blend of traditional Indian spices with a tinge of garlic.
            PERI - PERI
            • The crackling chemistry of spicy Peri-Peri flavor will fill your palate with a delectable taste.
              SIMPLY SALTED
              • This lightly salted and refreshing cashew is one of the classics, a taste that never gets old.
                SOUR CREAM AND ONION
                • The sharpness of onion meets the richness of cream to envelope these cashews with an appetizing charm

                What are the main ingredients in Alco Foods Flavored Cashews?

                  CHEDDAR CHEESE
                  • Air Roasted Cashew
                  • Whey Powder
                  • Cheese Powder
                    JALAPENO & CHEDDAR
                    • Air Roasted Cashew
                    • Salt
                    • Milk Powder
                    • Chili
                    • Cheese Powder
                      MEXICAN TACO
                      • Air Roasted Cashew
                      • Chili
                      • Onion
                      • Garlic
                      • Cumin
                      • Black Pepper
                        MIRCH MASALA
                        • Air Roasted Cashew
                        • Salt
                        • Sugar
                        • Milk Powder
                          PERI - PERI
                          • Air Roasted Cashew
                          • Sugar
                          • Salt
                          • Chili
                          • Oregano
                          • Garlic
                          • Tamarind Powder
                          • Onion Powder
                            SIMPLY SALTED
                            • Air Roasted Cashew
                            • Salt
                              SOUR CREAM & ONION
                              • Air Roasted Cashew
                              • Onion
                              • Parsley
                              • Salt
                              • Milk Powder

                                Our cashews also contain minimal quantities of anticaking agents, flavor enhancers and natural flavors to maintain shelf-life, consistency and taste for a sustained period of time.

                                Where do Alco Foods Cashews come from?

                                Alco Foods Flavored Cashews are sourced and manufactured in India. India is the second largest producer of cashews in the world behind Vietnam and they are well known for the quality and size of their cashews. Alco Foods Flavored Cashews are manufactured by ALCO Foods in Raipur, India. ALCO Foods is one of the fastest growing food manufacturers in India and has become revered in India for their excellent quality and innovative products. ALCO Foods started as a spice manufacturing company and after much success has quickly expanded into new areas such as Flavored Cashews and Indian Simmer Sauces. 

                                How are Alco Foods Cashews processed?

                                Processing cashews is a very complex and delicate process. Typically cashew trees take eight years from planting before they are producing enough cashews to become economically sustainable. The cashew nut that we consume is located in the protruding part of the cashew apple. The cashew apples are collected from the tree and then sent to be processed. The cashew can be harvested two months after the cashew apple turns to red or yellow. The objective of cashew processing is to extract the cashew nut from the cashew apple. The first step is to separate the cashew nut from the cashew apple. The next step is to remove the poisonous outer shell of the cashew nut by roasting the cashew at high temperatures. After the outer shell opens, you can retrieve the edible part of the cashew nut.

                                What do Alco Foods Flavored Cashews taste like?

                                  CHEDDAR CHEESE
                                  • A nutty and rich flavor that is met with the creamy and savory flavor of Cheddar Cheese.
                                    JALAPENO AND CHEDDAR
                                    • A nutty, creamy and rich flavor that is countered by the delightful spicy kick of jalapeño. As they say, opposites attract.
                                      MEXICAN TACO
                                      • A nutty, creamy and rich flavor that is met with a fiesta of flavors from the heat of the chili to the savory sweetness of the onion to the roasted garlic to the earthy bitter sweetness of the Cumin and to the sharp earthy woody flavor of the Black Pepper.
                                        MIRCH MASALA
                                        • A nutty and rich flavor that is met with a spicy blend of authentic Indian spices and hints of roasted garlic.
                                          PERI - PERI
                                          • A nutty and rich flavor that is met with a complex mouth watering African spice blend called Peri Peri. Peri Peri is a complex blend with flavors ranging from the heat of the chili to the sweetness of sugar to the earthy bitterness of oregano to the roasted garlic to the tartness of tamarind and to the savory sweetness of onion.
                                            SIMPLY SALTED
                                            • A nutty and rich flavor that is enhanced by the classic savory flavor of salt.
                                              SOUR CREAM & ONION
                                              • A nutty, creamy and rich flavor that is met with the sharp, savory and sweet flavor of onion.

                                              What dietary and health benefits can Cashews provide?

                                              Dietary Benefits of Cashews:

                                              • Natural
                                              • Paleo
                                              • Halal

                                              Alco Foods Flavored Cashews not only taste amazing, but they also provide several nutritional benefits. Cashews are a great source of protein and heart healthy fats. 

                                              Cashew Protein and Fat Content:  

                                              • <7g Protein
                                              • 8g Heart Healthy Fats

                                              The fats contained in the cashews help our bodies absorb vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. The cashews also help produce fatty acids, which play a vital role in blood clotting and the brain’s development. When consumed in non excessive amounts, the cashew’s unsaturated fats can reduce bad cholesterol, improve heart health and lower blood pressure. 

                                              Cashews are an excellent source of essential minerals. Some of the most abundant essential minerals in cashews include:

                                              Copper (244% RDA)
                                              • Copper is necessary for survival. Copper with Iron is used to produce red blood cells. Copper also helps maintain bone health, blood vessels, nerves and immune function. 
                                                Iron (83.5% RDA)
                                                • Iron is used to carry oxygen in the hemoglobin of red blood cells, which allows the cells to create energy. Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue, weakness, dizziness and headache.
                                                  Magnesium (73% RDA)
                                                  • Magnesium is a vital mineral in the development of bones, muscles, tissues and body organs. Magnesium also aids in maintaining a healthy blood pressure, immune system, nervous system and bone strength. 
                                                    Manganese (72% RDA)
                                                    • Manganese plays an essential in processing cholesterol, carbohydrates and protein. Manganese is commonly used for aiding those with weak and brittle bones.
                                                      Potassium (14% RDA)
                                                      • Potassium plays an important role in nerve function, muscle contraction, maintaining a healthy heart rate and offsetting the harmful effects of sodium on blood pressure.

                                                        Furthermore, cashews are an excellent source of two antioxidants polyphenol and certenoid. Antioxidants are said to reduce cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can attack your cells when food is processed or if you are exposed to smoke or radiation. If the free radicals become too high, it can cause heart disease, diabetes, cancer and more. Our body produces its own antioxidants, but eating Cashews may help your body fight disease and reduce inflammation as well.

                                                        How to use Alco Foods Flavored Cashews?

                                                        Our Flavored Cashews are the perfect healthy and nutritious snack for any occasion:

                                                        • MOVIE NIGHT - Our cashews are the perfect savory snack to enjoy with your favorite movies.
                                                        • FAMILY GATHERINGS - Who doesn't love quality time with family and loved ones? Our cashews are a great snack for any type of gathering. The guest will be thoroughly impressed by their richness and flavor.
                                                        • NIGHT OUT - Our cashews are the perfect salty snack to enjoy with a glass of wine, cold beer or any one of your favorite refreshments.
                                                        • OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - Are you the adventurous type? Then you know how important it is to fuel your body with the right food. Our cashews are a great source of sustainable energy, protein and heart-healthy fats to keep you going.

                                                        It may come as a surprise, but Cashews can be used in a variety of different recipes.  Cashews are soft and buttery making them an excellent replacement for dairy-based products. Cashews are commonly used in a variety of different vegan and guilt-free recipes. Some of the recipes include Cashew Cream Cheese, Cashew Cheesecake, Cashew Mayonnaise, Cashew Alfredo Sauce, Cashew Dips, Cashew Milk, Cashew Ice Cream, Cashew Salsa, Cashew Soups, and many more.

                                                        What makes Alco Foods Flavored Cashews unique?

                                                        Alco Foods puts a lot of focus into obtaining ultra-premium cashews that our customers can always rely on. Procuring cashews is very rigorous, but we are committed to serving you the richest flavored cashews that you will ever consume. We procure the highest quality cashews by combing through tons of cashews and hand selecting only the best of the best that meet our strict quality standards. The quality of our cashews is determined by the size and they must also be unbroken.

                                                        Another thing that makes Alco Foods Flavored Cashew unique is the mouthwatering flavor. We are able to obtain a lot more flavor per cashew because of our new advanced technology that helps us coat spices onto the cashew. When you typically eat flavored nuts, a lot of the flavoring is left in the bag or on your fingers. With our new way of coating the spices onto the cashew, you will be able to taste more flavor per bite and your fingers will be less messy than eating traditional flavored nuts.

                                                        FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

                                                        What is Flavored Cashew?

                                                        Slow-roasted cashews are dunked and coated with all-natural flavors of several varieties to create a perfectly healthy snack for guilt-free munching! At Alco, we ensure the quality of cashews and the hygiene of processing this cashew to deliver you only the best. 

                                                        Where do Alco Foods Source their Cashews from?

                                                        We at Alco believe it is vital to support the community you're living in and benefit them all. Alco sources its farm-fresh cashews from India, the second-largest importer of cashews after Vietnam.

                                                        What Makes the Best-Roasted Cashews?

                                                        The best-roasted cashews are hand roasted in their oil to create a crunch and, together with a light seasoning of salt, accentuate the natural flavors of the salted cashews. 

                                                        Is Alco Foods Cashews Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly, Keto-Friendly, Dairy-Free, and Vegan?

                                                        Our  Cashews are Non-GMO, Paleo-Friendly, Keto-Friendly, Dairy-Free, and Vegan. Most of our cashews are also gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. 

                                                        Does Alco Foods Cashews Contain Common Allergens Such as Dairy, Nuts, Wheat, etc.?

                                                        You can refer to our ingredients, but our Cashews contain some common allergens such as nuts and wheat.