Cashew Nut Processing - Peace Corps Ghana

A how-to video showing cashew nut processing.

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[lman]

You tell your employees how much appreciated they really are. Cashews are a very wonderful nut and everyone I know likes them. The work they do is very worthwhile. Thank you for showing us how you do this and how much work goes into it.

[audreyfoster]

So glad to have seen this video....I never appreciated HOW MUCH WORK goes into each and every don't think I will just mindlessly grab a handful of nuts again....I will cherish each and every one !!!

[davidthegood]

It really makes you think, doesn't it? How many times have I absentmindedly shoveled a handful of cashews into my mouth without a thought on how long it took to produce them or how many man-hours were invested. America is pretty danged rich.

[garyspeed]

Great Video, now I appreciate how much work is involved in preparing

[ilovemesomechickenbutimave]

Thank those woman for us all in America we may not know the sacrifices that are made so that we may enjoy things but I think we're starting to wake up congratulations for starting a business for your entire town

[kasomajoshua.]

This is the first video that I have found out that properly explains cashew nut processing

[pauls]

My gosh! This must be why cashews are so expensive! I get it now.

[PCVMedia]

Peace Corps Volunteers work with cashew farmers and processors to build their capacity. Peace Corps is a grassroots development organization and we provide trainings rather than capital. Our role has been to introduce Ghanaians to processing so that one day when *they* have the capital, they can pursue processing in their own country rather than exporting to India or Vietnam.

[purpy]

I never realized how labor intensive it was to process cashews.

[fabtate]

I always appreciate those people who provide the most delicious nut for us.

[sharonsmith]

it is nice to know they are able to work, didn't know that the oil from a cashew was as irritating as poison ivy though, see ya learn sumpin new every day, I seen a comment on why they didn't have gloves, i'm thinking that any kind of glove used would probably get in the way and might hinder more than it would help. Either way it is good to see that there is now work for them closer to their homes, and doing something that the world needs, or really likes.

[jeriemelperez]

I really love to eat cashews nuts...i now understand why it's so expensive..we should appreciate those workers who did this food.. without then we can't enjoy this delicious nuts...❤️❤️❤️

[thanhvu]

Its unbelievable that still have this kind of production in 2012...!

[kingofheartsxyz]

i like the ghana english accent. . reminds me of my professor who was from ghana

[cyborgdale]

And what part does the rooster play in all of this?

[johnmiller]

how long does it take from harvest to the final process ?

[brandonGCHACHU]

From now on I will eat cashews one by one and savor every bit of it.

[SaadNFlimz]

when ever i will eat i will remember them...

[uhavemooface]

These workers are awesome and couragous for using their hands to do this job. Cashews can be really dangerous for hands. They are messing up fingers all over India right now. I wish that every cashew company would have machines instead of people doing that part of the job. God Bless you all.

[aprilmancuso]

Wow alot of work goes into those cashews! No idea of the oil n ivy tho good info.