Comparative biochemical features of wild-type and purple cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)

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This study compares biochemical features of purple and wild-type cashew, highlighting differences in nutrients and compounds.

Purple cashew apples have 13.96% total soluble sugar, exceeding the wild-type's 6.78%.
Wild-type cashews show higher ascorbic acid levels at 342.85 mg/100 g versus 228.57 mg/100 g in purple cashews.
Total polyphenol and flavonoid content in purple cashews surpass that of wild-type varieties, pointing to potential health benefits.
Chlorophyll and carotenoid contents vary significantly between varieties, with wild-type cashews having higher chlorophyll levels.

Jyothi et al. (2024) studied this question.

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