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Raw Cashews, Whole Unsalted, Zero Sodium, Packed Fresh in the USA

Nut Cravings raw whole cashews are unroasted, unsalted kernels packed fresh at our Monroe, New York facility in a resealable bulk bag. Every one-ounce serving delivers 160 calories, 5 grams of protein, and zero sodium, making these a good source of protein, dietary fiber, heart-healthy fats, selenium, zinc, iron, antioxidants, potassium, and magnesium. The raw format is the correct choice for cooking and culinary applications including cashew milk, cashew cream, vegan cheese, Indian curry pastes, and any recipe where the cashew is soaked, blended, or ground. Thirteen verified buyer reviews. 4.92 stars. Four sizes from 1 lb to 5 lb. Free shipping on orders over $25. Browse the complete cashews collection for roasted and halves-and-pieces formats, and the full nuts collection for every variety available from Nut Cravings.

Why Raw Cashews Are the Correct Format for Cooking and Culinary Use

Raw and roasted cashews are not interchangeable in recipes. The distinction matters for the quality of the finished dish. Raw cashews have a soft texture, a mildly sweet and neutral flavor, and the ability to soften completely when soaked in water, which allows them to blend into smooth, creamy textures. When soaked and blended, the raw cashew becomes an invisible background ingredient that delivers richness without asserting any roasted character. Roasted cashews carry a deep, buttery, toasty flavor from the roasting process. That flavor transfers directly into any recipe the cashew is processed in and produces noticeably inferior results in cashew milk, vegan cheese, and cashew-based sauces where the neutral raw character is what the recipe depends on. For snacking directly from the bag, roasted is the right choice. For everything that involves soaking, blending, grinding, or cooking, raw whole cashews are what the recipe requires.

Nutrition Facts Per One Ounce (28g)

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 12g (15% DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 8g (3% DV)
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
  • Total Sugars: 2g (includes 0g added sugars)
  • Protein: 5g (10% DV)
  • Calcium: 10mg
  • Iron: 2mg (10% DV)
  • Potassium: 190mg (4% DV)


Good Source of Eight Key Nutrients

Every one-ounce serving of these raw whole cashews is a verified good source of:

  • Protein: 5g per serving, 10% of the daily value
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g per serving supporting daily fiber intake
  • Heart-Healthy Fats: 12g total fat per serving from primarily monounsaturated sources
  • Selenium: supporting thyroid function and antioxidant activity
  • Zinc and Iron: 2mg iron per serving, 10% of the daily value, with zinc supporting immune function
  • Antioxidants: present in every raw kernel
  • Potassium: 190mg per serving, 4% of the daily value
  • Magnesium: supporting muscle function and daily mineral needs

The iron content at 10% DV per ounce makes raw cashews one of the stronger plant-based iron sources in the nut category, relevant for vegetarian and vegan diets supplementing iron through whole foods.

How to Use Raw Whole Cashews

Cashew Milk

Soak 1 cup of raw cashews in cold water for 4 hours, drain, then blend with 3 to 4 cups of fresh water until fully smooth. Strain through cheesecloth for a thinner milk or leave unstrained for a richer, creamier result. The unsalted, unroasted kernel produces a clean, neutral-flavored milk with none of the roasted character that store-bought cashew milks can carry from pre-roasted ingredients.

Cashew Cream and Vegan Cheese

Soak raw cashews for 4 to 8 hours, then blend with less water at roughly a 1:1 ratio for a thick cream that replaces sour cream, heavy cream, or crème fraîche in recipes. For vegan cashew cheese, fermented or cultured with probiotics, soaked raw cashews are the non-negotiable starting ingredient. Roasted cashews do not produce the same neutral base that vegan cheese preparation requires.

Indian Cashew-Based Curries and Pastes

Raw cashews ground into paste create the velvety sauce texture that defines cashew korma, shahi korma, malai kofta, and mughlai dishes. Grind raw cashews with a small amount of water into a smooth paste and add to the curry base. The neutral flavor of raw cashews integrates into the spice profile without competing. Roasted cashews produce a sauce with a toasted character that alters the flavor profile of these dishes.

Cashew Butter

Blend raw cashews in a food processor for 8 to 10 minutes until the natural oils release and the texture becomes smooth and creamy. Raw cashew butter has a milder, sweeter character than butter made from roasted cashews, which makes it the correct format for baking applications where cashew flavor should be subtle rather than dominant.

Cashew-Crusted Fish and Protein

Ground raw cashews pressed onto salmon, mahi mahi, cod, or chicken before baking create a golden crust from the natural fat content. The raw format produces a cleaner, more neutral crust flavor than pre-roasted cashews would deliver in the same application.

Plant-Based Desserts and Sauces

Soaked and blended raw cashews form the base for no-bake cheesecakes, vegan gelato, plant-based alfredo-style pasta sauces, and date-cashew energy balls. The zero-sodium, unroasted character of these kernels integrates cleanly into sweet and savory applications without any adjustment needed for the raw format.

Soaking Guide for Recipe Use

  • Standard soak: cover with cold water, 2 to 4 hours, for cashew milk and light creams
  • Full soak: cover with cold water overnight, 8 to 12 hours, for the smoothest results in cheesecakes and ultra-smooth sauces
  • Quick soak: cover with boiling water, 30 minutes, when time is limited

After soaking, drain and discard the soaking water before using in any recipe.

Choosing the Right Size

  • 1 lb: The practical everyday size at $0.94 per ounce for regular cooking use
  • 2 lb: Regular cashew milk and cream makers at $0.72 per ounce
  • 3 lb: High-volume kitchen and vegan cooking at $0.69 per ounce
  • 5 lb: Maximum per-ounce savings at $0.54 per ounce for bulk buyers and food service


Storage

Seal the resealable bag firmly after every use.

  • Room temperature, away from heat and light: 3 to 4 months of peak freshness after opening
  • Refrigerated in the sealed bag: up to 12 months
  • Frozen in an airtight container: up to 18 months

For 3 lb and 5 lb sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers on arrival and refrigerate or freeze what will not be used within three to four months.

Raw Cashews Guarantee

4.92 stars from 13 verified buyers. Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these raw whole cashews arrive below the freshness standard you expect, contact our team at 877-471-4870 or care@nutcravings.com within seven days and we will resolve it promptly. Browse the complete cashews collection for roasted and halves-and-pieces formats, or explore the full nuts collection for every nut variety available from Nut Cravings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Raw cashews are unroasted kernels with a soft, mildly sweet, neutral flavor. Roasted cashews have a firmer texture and a deep, buttery, toasty flavor from the Maillard reaction during roasting. They are not interchangeable in recipes.

Raw cashews are for making: cashew milk, cashew cream, vegan cheese, cashew butter, Indian curry pastes, cashew-based sauces, and plant-based desserts. The neutral flavor of raw cashews is the functional requirement for these applications the cashew becomes an invisible background ingredient. Roasted cashews are for snacking directly from the bag. Using roasted cashews in cashew milk or vegan cheese recipes produces noticeably inferior results because the roasted flavor carries through the finished product. Use raw when the recipe involves soaking, blending, or grinding; use roasted when you are eating the cashew as a standalone snack.

No, not for direct eating. Raw cashews are safe and edible directly from the bag without soaking. The shells have been professionally removed and the kernel is ready to eat as-is.

Soaking is required for recipes where you need the cashew to soften for blending. Cover with cold water and soak for 2 to 4 hours for cashew milk and cream. Soak overnight (8 to 12 hours) for the smoothest, most fully hydrated results in cheesecakes and ultra-smooth cream sauces. Quick soak: cover with boiling water and leave for 30 minutes when you need the result quickly. After soaking, drain and discard the soaking water before using.

Because raw refers to the kernel, not the shelling process. Cashews grow inside a double-shell containing urushiol, the same oil that causes poison ivy rashes. The outer shell cannot be safely removed without industrial heat treatment to neutralize the urushiol. Every cashew sold anywhere in the world has had the shell removed through this process. After shelling, the kernel can be sold as raw (not roasted further) or roasted (put through an additional oven roasting process). When we say raw cashews, we mean the kernel has not been through any additional roasting after the necessary shelling process. The kernel itself has not been heat-processed in a way that changes its nutritional profile or flavor.

Yes. WebMD (January 2025) confirms research shows that people who consume tree nuts such as cashews have up to a 27 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Earthside Farms (May 2025) cites studies showing a diet rich in nuts including cashews is associated with a 19 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 24 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease. Medical News Today (March 2024) confirms cashews may help reduce blood pressure.

The cardiovascular mechanism: replacing saturated fat with the monounsaturated fat in cashews is more cardioprotective; magnesium (20 percent DV per oz) maintains normal heart rhythm and reduces ischemic heart disease risk; copper (69 percent DV per oz) maintains arterial wall integrity through lysyl oxidase collagen cross-linking; phytosterols reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption. Multiple simultaneous mechanisms from a single ounce daily serving.

Not for strict keto. At 7.7 grams of net carbohydrates per ounce (8.6 grams total carbs minus 0.9 grams fiber), one ounce of raw cashews uses 30 to 38 percent of a strict keto daily carb budget of 20 to 25 grams net carbs. Cashews are the highest-carb commonly eaten tree nut significantly higher than walnuts (2.0 grams net carbs), macadamias (1.6 grams), or almonds (2.6 grams).

For moderate low-carb approaches (50 to 100 grams of net carbs daily), one ounce of raw cashews fits well. For Mediterranean, DASH, and general healthy eating patterns without strict carbohydrate targets, the carb content is not a meaningful constraint. If you need a keto-compatible tree nut, our raw walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts are the better choices. If you specifically need raw cashews for cooking (cashew milk, cashew cream, vegan cheese), portion awareness for the carbohydrate contribution is appropriate.

Soak 1 cup (approximately 4 ounces) of raw cashews in cold water for 4 hours, then drain and discard the soaking water. Blend the soaked cashews with 3 to 4 cups of fresh water until fully smooth, approximately 2 minutes in a high-speed blender. Strain through cheesecloth for a thinner milk or leave unstrained for a richer, thicker result. Add a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, or a small amount of sweetener to taste. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.

The result is fresher-tasting and more flavorful than most commercial cashew milks. Because these cashews are unsalted and unroasted, you control every ingredient in the finished milk. The 4-to-1 water-to-cashew ratio produces a medium-richness milk. Use 2 cups of water for a thick cream. Use 5 to 6 cups of water for a thinner drinking milk.

In controlled portions, yes. A 2024 study published in Nutrients found that cashew-enriched diets improved fasting glucose and HbA1c levels among adults with elevated blood sugar. The glycemic index of raw cashews is 22 to 25, which is low, meaning the carbohydrate absorbs slowly and produces a moderate blood glucose response. Amalfarm (October 2025) confirms research indicates cashews may improve insulin sensitivity and help maintain stable blood sugar levels.

The honest caveat: at 7.7 grams of net carbs per ounce, cashews have the highest net carbohydrate content of any common tree nut. For people managing strict carbohydrate budgets as part of diabetes management, this is the variable to count carefully. One ounce as a controlled portion alongside protein or fat is appropriate. Pair with plain Greek yogurt or alongside a lean protein source to further moderate the blood glucose response. Discuss significant dietary changes with your physician or registered dietitian.

Yes. Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). The certification covers the complete product as packed and delivered. For restaurant, bakery, and food service buyers requiring Kosher certification documentation for commercial supply-chain requirements, documentation is available on request at 877-471-4870 or through the contact form.

oxidizes over time. They oxidize more slowly than walnuts (which are high-PUFA) but faster than almonds (which are predominantly MUFA).

  • Room temperature (sealed bag, cool dark location): 3 to 4 months
  • Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 12 months
  • Freezer (airtight container): up to 18 months with no quality loss

Fresh raw cashews smell mildly sweet and slightly earthy. Rancid cashews smell sharp and metallic, clearly distinct from fresh product. For the larger sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers immediately on arrival and refrigerate or freeze what you will not use within 3 to 4 months.

Available in 1 lb (16 oz) size (the 2 lb, 3 lb, and 5 lb sizes may be out of stock check the product page for current availability). Free shipping on orders over $25 to all 50 US states. A Subscribe and Save option is available for 5 percent off on recurring orders. Orders are packed at our Monroe, New York facility and typically ship within one to two business days. Most US addresses receive delivery in two to four business days. Every order is backed by our 100% Crackproof Guarantee full refund if you are not satisfied, no questions asked.

Also available: raw cashew halves and pieces at a lower per-ounce price for any application where whole kernels are not required.

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