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Why Cashews Cost So Much: Poison Shells, Hand Labor, and a Narrow Harvest Window

From toxic shells requiring protective gear to irregular kernels that foil automation, cashew processing—accounting for 60–70% of final cost—explains the nut's persistent premium price.

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