Feni


 Feni is alcoholic beverage locally prepared from cashew apples whose strength is 45% above, exclusively in Goa.Feni has a very unique, fruity flavor. “Cashew feni is technically a botanical spirit, with clarity in color and finish. A colorless spirit, on the nose, it is very pungent with tropical fruits like guava, green apple, pear, jackfruit and durian,” explains Vaz.

Feni has antiseptic properties which helps in curing wounds and cuts. - It helps in cleansing the body and inducing proper bowel movement. Caution: Feni can serve as a medicine only when consumed in moderation and under expert supervision.

 In the traditional method of making cashew feni, only tree ripened cashew apples that have fallen are picked and taken for the crush. The cashew apples are de-seeded and then dropped into the stomping area.

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