CASHEW NUT
Cashew Kernels are completely free from infestation, insect damage, rancidity, adhering taste and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shriveled kernels also permitted, provided such scraping/shrivelling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel.
White Wholes
CASHEW NUT GRADES WE SUPPLY –
- White Wholes ( Colour – White / Pale ivory / light ash )
- White Wholes 240
- White Wholes 320
- White Wholes 450
Grades | Colour / Characteristics | Count / 454 gms size description | Max Moisture | NLSG NLG max |
WW 240 | White/pale ivory/light ash, Characteristic shapes | 220 – 240 | 5% | 5% (NLSG & SW together) |
WW 320 | White/pale ivory/light ash, Characteristic shapes | 300 – 320 | 5% | 5% (NLSG & SW together) |
WW 450 | White/pale ivory/light ash, Characteristic shapes | 400 – 450 | 5% | 5% (NLSG & SW together) |
Scorched Wholes
Scorched Wholes (Kernels scorched or slightly darkened while roasting) Cashew nuts we supply :
- Scorched Wholes (SW) – 240
- Scorched Wholes (SW) – 450
- Scorched Wholes (SW) – 320
Grades | Trade Name | Colour / Characteristics | Count / 454 gms size description | Max Moisture | NLSG NLG max |
SW 240 | Scorched Wholes | Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over – heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma. | 220 – 240 | 5% | 7.5% (NLSG & SW together) |
WW 320 | Scorched Wholes | Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over – heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma. | 300 – 320 | 5% | 7.5% (NLSG & SW together) |
WW 450 | Scorched Wholes | Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over – heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma. | 400 – 450 | 5% | 7.5% (NLSG & SW together) |
Packing and Standard Weight :
Cashew shipments from India are mainly in 20ft. Each container has about 700 cartons. We also take order in LCL ( less than a container load ) .
- Kernels are dried to 3% moisture content before they are packed.
- Drying is necessary to extend shelf life and prevent fungal and other infections.
- Nut kernels of export quality are vacuum packed in tins.
Packaging available for export of balanced cashew kernels in bulk are as follows
- Carton containing one 50 lbs flexible pouch.
- Carton containing two 25lbs flexible pouches.
- Carton containing two tins of 11.340 kg net each.
- Carton containing two tins of 10 kg net each.
Grade Specifications for Indian Cashew Kernels (Pieces) :
| White Pieces | Scorched Pieces |
| B Butts | SB Scorched Butts |
| S Splits | SS Scorched Splits |
| LWP Large White Pieces | SP Scorched Pieces |
| SWP Small White Pieces | SSP Scorched Small Pieces |
| BB Baby Bits |