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Cashew Paste

Paste made from cashews.

Cashew Paste — illustrative ingredient image

About Cashew Paste

Cashew paste is made by grinding cashew kernels into a spreadable mixture. It is used as a spread, filling, sauce component, thickener, or base for sweets and savoury dishes. It is a ground cashew product rather than whole kernels and may be made from raw-style or roasted kernels.

It has a dense, creamy texture that may be completely smooth or slightly coarse. The flavour is mild, buttery, and distinctly nutty; roasting makes it deeper and more toasted. Water or oil can loosen it, while sugar, salt, spices, or other additions change its character.

The paste is usually pale ivory to light tan and may be packed in jars or prepared for immediate use. Thorough grinding produces a smooth spread, whereas shorter grinding leaves visible particles. Additional liquid makes it more pourable, while reduced moisture keeps it thick and mouldable.

Ingredient type
paste
Form
paste

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Cashew Paste nutrition & diet

Cashew Paste nutritional value

Product reference: Biona Cashew Nut Butter, 100% cashews

Per 100 g of the named reference product as sold.

Calories
569kcal
Protein
17.0g
Carbs
29.0g
Fat
46.0g

Manufacturer label accessed 20 September 2026. Per 100 g; normalized from a rounded 100 g label serving. This named product is an example, not a universal average for all brands or recipes. Label zeros can reflect rounding. Check your own package. 100% organic cashew nuts; concentrated nut paste, not diluted cashew cream.

Portions & preparation

Establish whether cashew paste is simply ground cashews or a seasoned, hydrated, or commercially formulated paste. Compare the intended spooned or recipe portion in its prepared form, accounting for added water, salt, oil, sugar, and other ingredients.

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Diet considerations

Cashew paste is plant-derived when made only from cashews. Dairy, broth, honey, animal fats, cereal ingredients, or coatings change compatibility, and prepared pastes may differ from dry ground kernels. Use the recipe or package label to determine whether the paste is plain, seasoned, diluted, or part of a composite food.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Biona — Biona Cashew Nut Butter, 100% cashews nutrition label ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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