Anacardium Occidentale is a tropical tree species native to Brazil and widely cultivated across the world for its nuts. It is commonly known as cashew tree due to the crescent-shaped cashew nuts that are produced on its branches. Other synonyms for Anacardium Occidentale include cashew apple tree, carne-de-porco (Portuguese for pork meat), cajueiro-ave (Portuguese for bird-cashew tree), or simply just cashew. The tree's fruit is used for making juices, jams, and alcoholic drinks, while the nut is commonly eaten as a snack or used to flavor dishes in some cuisines. Thanks to its high nutritional value and unique taste, Anacardium Occidentale has become a popular ingredient in many dishes around the world.