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Cashew kernels are obtained through factory processing (roasting/ steaming, shelling and peeling) cashewnuts.
Specifications
Standard specifications for Indian cashew kernels for export have been laid down by the Government of India under the Export (Quality Control And Inspection) Act 1963.
Grades
Cashew Kernels are graded into white/scorched wholes,pieces,splits,butts etc.. depending on the shape,size & colour of the kernel.The Govt.of India Act prescribes 33 different grades of cashew kernels. Only 26 grades are commercially available and exported. They are:
W - 180, is the ' King of Cashew ' - They are larger in size and very expensive.
W - 210, are popularly known as ' Jumbo ' nuts.
W - 240, it is an attractive grade which is reasonably priced.
W - 320, are the most popular among cashew kernels and highest in terms of availability, worldwide.
W - 450, are the smallest and cheapest white whole kernels and hence the favorite among low priced whole grades.
Scorched wholes are another grade of cashew kernels, which have a slight brown colour due to longer roasting. They have all the other characteristics of white kernels and have the same nutritional qualities.
Butts, splits and pieces are priced lower and are ideal for cooking, preparation of sweets and savoury snacks.
Special Characteristics:
Cashew Kernels - White Wholes
| Grade Designation | Trade Name | Colour/Characteristics | Count/454 gms size description | Max. Moisture% | Broken Max% | NLSG NLG max% |
| W-180 | White Wholes | White/pale ivory/light ash. Characteristic shape | 170-180 | 5 | 5 | 5 (NLSG & SW together) |
| W-210 | do | do | 200-210 | 5 | 5 | do |
| W-240 | do | do | 220-240 | 5 | 5 | do |
| W-320 | do | do | 300-320 | 5 | 5 | do |
| W-450 | do | do | 400-450 | 5 | 5 | do |
| W-500 | do | do | 450-500 | 5 | 5 | 5(SW) |
| Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shrivelled kernels also permitted provided such scraping/shrivelling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel. |
Cashew Kernels - Scorched Wholes
| Grade Designation | Trade Name | Colour/Characteristics | Count/454 gms size description | Max. Moisture% | Broken Max% | NLSG NLG max% |
| SW | Scorched Wholes | Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over-heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma | N.A | 5 | 5 | 7.5 (SSW) |
| SW-180 | do | do | 170-180 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 (NLSG & SSW together) |
| SW-210 | do | do | 200-210 | 5 | 5 | do |
| SW-240 | do | do | 220-240 | 5 | 5 | do |
| SW-320 | do | do | 300-320 | 5 | 5 | do |
| SW-450 | do | do | 400-450 | 5 | 5 | do |
| SW-500 | do | do | 450-500 | 5 | 5 | 7.5(SSW) |
| Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shrivelled kernels also permitted provided such scraping/shrivelling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel. |
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