Roasted, salted cashews have added oil and salt, boosting the fat and sodium content material. They're used whole, chopped, roasted, salted or unsalted. Only shelled cashew nut kernels are sold. Cashews are a type of tree nut which are wealthy in wholesome fats, protein, and vitamins and minerals corresponding to magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and zinc. Because: the nuts are simply delicious, do not you suppose? Then they're roasted.