Cashew nuts - that favourite party nibble - are now improving safety on the roads.
Hartlepool firm Palmer UK has produced a friction powder derived from the nut shells that helps braking efficiency.
The nuts are being used in cars across Europe. The University of Teesside has helped provide a reliable system for testing the product.
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