Cashew Grades

Cashew Kernels are graded into white / scorched wholes, splits, butts etc. Depending on the shape, size & colour of the kernel. There are various different grades of cashew kernels, but few grades are commercially available and traded. 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.

Grades	Types
White Wholes(WW)	WW-180, WW-210, WW-240, WW-320, WW- 450, WW- 500,  Large White Pieces(LWP), Small White Pieces(SWP),  Butts, Splits
Scorched Wholes(SW)	SW, SW-180, SW-210, SW-240, SW-320, SW- 450, SW- 500, Scroched Splits(SS), Scroched Pieces(SP),  Large Scroched Pieces(LSP), Scroched Small Pieces(SSP)

White Wholes

 

Scorched Wholes

 

Large White Pieces

 

Small White Pieces

Baby Bits

 

Butts

 

Scorched Pieces Seconds

 

Splits

Common Packing For Container Shipment

Nuragro packs the cashew in the following options, these are now the most preferred packing by most of our buyers.

• Two flexi packs of 25lbs each in a carton for a total of 50lbs.
• 700-750 such cartons make a full container load.

 

The other mode of packing Nuragro does is Two 'KO' type tins of 25lbs each in a carton for a total of 50 lbs. 700 such cartons make a full container load.

For the Middle East Nuragro also packs in 10Kg tins, in which case two such tins are packed in a carton for a total of 20Kgs. 750 such cartons make a full container load. Full container load is preferred as it results in huge saving in ocean freight.

Packing	In 20' Full Load Containers
In 2 x 10 kgs vaccumised tins in cartons	700 cartons
In 2 x 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) vaccumised tins in cartons	700 cartons
In 1 x 50 lbs (22.68 kgs) vacuum flexy pouches in cartons	700 cartons
In 2 x 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) vaccum flexy pouches in cartons	700 cartons

 

Specification of Cashew Kernels

Cashew Kernels - White Wholes

Grades	Color/ Characteristics	Count/454gms Size Description	Max. Moisture%	Max. Broken%	NLSG NLG Max%
WW-180	White / pale ivory / light ash. Characteristic shape	170-180	5	5	5(NLSG & SW together)
WW-210		200-210	5	5
WW-240		220-240	5	5
WW-320		300-320	5	5
WW-450		400-450	5	5
WW-500		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

Grades	Color/ Characteristics	Count/454gms Size Description	Max. Moisture%	Max. Broken%	NLSG NLG Max%
SW	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		170-180	5	5	7.5 (NLSG & SSW together)
SW-210		220-240	5	5
SW-240		220-240	5	5
SW-320		300-320	5	5
SW-450		400-450	5	5
SW-500		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.

Cashew Kernels - Desert Wholes

Grades	Trade Name	Color/ Characteristics	Count/454gms Size Description	Max. Moisture%	Max. Broken%	NLSG NLG Max%
SSW	Scorched Wholes Seconds	Kernels may be overscorched, immature, shriveled (Pirival), speckled (Karaniram) discoloured and light blue	N.A	5	5	7.5 (DW)
DW	Dessert Wholes	Kernels may be deep scorched, deep brown, Deep blue, speckled, discoloured and black spotted	N.A	5	5	-
Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter.

Cashew Kernels - White Pieces

Grades	Trade Name	Color/ Characteristics	Count/454gms Size Description	Max. Moisture%	Max. Broken%	NLSG NLG Max%
B	Butts	White/pale ivory or light ash. Kernels broken cross-wise (evenly or unevenly) naturally attached	N.A	5	5	5(SB)
S	Splits	White/pale ivory or light ash. Kernels Split naturally lengthwise	N.A	5	5	<5(SS)/t t;
LWP	Large White Pieces	White/pale ivory or light ash	Kernels broken into more than two pieces andnot passing through 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75mm.I.S.Sieve	5	Nil	5(SW & SP together)
SWP	Small White Pieces	White/pale ivory or light ash	Broken Kernels smaller than those described on LWP but not passing through 6 mesh 20 SWG Sieve/2.80 mm I.S. Sieve	5	Nil	5 (BB & SSP together)
BB	Baby Bits	do	Plemules and broken Kernels smaller than those described as SWP but not Passing through a 10 mesh 24SWG Sieve/1.70mm I..S. Sieve	5	Nil	1% (cashew powder)
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 Pieces

Grades	Trade Name	Color/ Characteristics	Count/454gms Size Description	Max. Moisture%	Max. Broken%	NLSG NLG Max%
SB	Scorched Butts	Kernels broken crosswise (evenly or unevenly) and naturally attached. Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over heating while roasting or drying in the drier/borma	N.A	5	5	7.5(DB)
SS	Scorched Splits	Kernels split naturally lengthwise. Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to overheating while Roasting or drying in drier/borma	N.A	5	5	7.5(DS)
SP	Scorched Pieces	Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to overheating while roasting or drying in drier/borma	Pieces passing through a mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75 mm I.S. Sieve	5	Nil	7.5 (SSP & SPS together)
SSP	Scorched Small Pieces	Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to overheating while roasting or drying in drier/borma	Pieces smaller than SP but not passing through a 6mesh 20 SWG Sieve/2.80 mm I.S. Sieve	5	Nil	5 (DSP)
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 - Dessert Pieces

Grades	Trade Name	Color/ Characteristics	Count/454gms Size Description	Max. Moisture%	Max. Broken%	NLSG NLG Max%
SPS	Scorched Pieces Seconds	Kernels may be overscorched immature, shrivelled (Pirival) speckled(Karaniram) discoloured and light blue	Kernels broken into pieces but not passing through a 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75 mm I.S. Sieve	5	Nil	7.5 (DP & DSP together)
DP	Dessert Pieces	Kernels may be deep scorched, deep Brown, blue, speckled, discoloured and black spotted	Kernels broken into pieces but not passing through a 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75 mm and I.S.Sieve	5	Nil	7.5 (DSP)
Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. NLSG denotes: Next Lower Size Grade. NLG denotes: Next Lower Grade.