Originally from the Amazon, the cashew tree is a fruit tree also known by the name of its fruit, i.e. ‘cashew’. Once it has been planted, the cashew tree needs to be tended to regu-larly and it takes several years for it to start producing its first fruits. The seed that is inside the fruit, which has a characteristic drop shape, is the edible part of this plant.
The Di Bartolo cashew paste is made by processing these seeds meticulously, which are picked in winter, roasted or dehydrated as needed, before being carefully processed to ob-tain a paste with unique organoleptic properties.
The end product is not only an ingredient that is the result of careful and painstaking pro-cessing, but also a key nutrient for our body. With its special composition, rich in proteins, vitamins, including precious vitamin E, and minerals such as magnesium, iron and phos-phorus, this paste is a true ally for cardiovascular health. It also fights cellular ageing and promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system, bones and muscles.
The Di Bartolo cashew paste is also an ideal option for people with food intolerances or on a vegetarian or vegan diet, as it does not contain animal-derived ingredients or milk deriva-tives. Cashews and dried fruits are also an increasingly popular alternative to dairy prod-ucts such as plant-based drinks, cheeses, sauces and creams.
Di Bartolo aims to appeal to companies that want to supply their customers with high-quality products by creating ingredient solutions that not only offer excellence, but are al-so practical to use. The company offers fully customisable, premium quality semi-finished products with an intense flavour, which are specifically created to make each product unique and offer endless customisation options for the bakery, confectionery, gelato and beverage industries, since they bring out the flavours of any product.
