Bataan Cashew Nuts at Mercato Centrale

About the food:

For a long time, I've never liked eating any kinds of nuts, because they were both salty and oily. Some barely tasted like real nuts anymore.


Cashew Nuts from Bataan Cashew Farms however, were a different matter. It was roasted and unsalted at the same time. Plus, it really tasted like fresh cashew.
 

uncracked cashew nut shells

Where to buy and how much:

I got the whole cashew nuts (500grams) for PHP440.00. The seller says they use a more advanced machine to prevent the cashew from being split in two, hence the more expensive price.  The 500 grams of split cashew nuts are a bit cheaper. There are smaller packs than 500grams if you prefer to consume less. 

Rating:  8.5/10



Since its unsalted and non-oily, I recommend this cashew nut brand as a healthy snack. Nuts are also one of the foods that are lowest in the glycemic index. In other words, they don't boost your blood sugar like the way Coke does. However, like all foods, you should eat it in moderation. Nuts, among many other foods, can increase your risk for kidney or gall stones.