Cajuína

Cajuína (Brazilian Portuguese: [kaˌʒuˈinɐ]) is a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage made of blended cashew apples.

It was invented by writer and pharmacist Rodolfo Teófilo in the 1890s, who sought to find a healthier alternative to alcoholic beverages.

[1][2][3] Cajuína is produced by Appert's method—that is, heating clarified cashew juice in a sealed container.

The caramelization of its sugars gives cajuína its flavor and distinctive golden color.

Somewhat confusingly, a cashew-flavored carbonated soda is also popularly known as cajuína in Ceará.