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Cashew butter can be used as a spread for sandwiches or thinned with liquid to make sauces, gravies, and dips.
Cashew butter is usually sold in jars in natural food stores. At this time, the only variety of cashew butter sold is smooth.
In addition to using cashew butter as a sandwich spread, its rich flavor makes it an ideal alternative to cream when thinned with liquid. It can be used to make soups, sauces, and dips. It is especially good in Indian dishes and curries. Because cashew butter is an unprocessed food, the oil and solids sometimes separate in the jar but can easily be stirred together before use.
Cashew butter (plain), 1 Tbsp (16g)
Calories: 94
Protein: 2.8g
Carbohydrate: 4.4g
Total Fat: 7.9g
Fiber: 0.32g
*Good source of: Magnesium (41.3mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
While nut butters can be enjoyed as part of a healthful diet, research on the health benefits of cashews does not necessarily apply to cashew butter.
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