Cashew
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 2 x 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) vaccumised tins in cartons | 700 cartons |
| In 2 x 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) vaccum flexy pouches in cartons | 700 cartons |
Origin of Cashew with production
Specification of Cashew Kernels
Cashew Kernels – White Wholes
| Grades | Color/ Characteristics | Count/454gms Size Description | Max. Moisture% | Max. Broken% | Max. Broken% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Moisture% | 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) |
| 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% | Max. Broken% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 100gm
- Amounts per servings
- Calories 553Calories from Fat 367
- % Daily Values*
- Total Fat 44 g67%
- Saturated fat 8 g40%
- Polyunsaturated fat 8 g
- Monounsaturated fat 24 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg0%
- Sodium 12 mg0%
- Potassium 660 mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 30 g10%
- Dietary fiber 3.3 g13%
- Sugar 6 g
- Protein 18 g36%
- Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%
- Calcium3%Iron37%
- Vitamin D0%Vitamin B-620%
- Vitamin B-120%Magnesium73%
- *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Facts on Cashew Nuts
The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew nut and the cashew apple. It can grow as high as 14 m (46 ft), but the dwarf cashew, growing up to 6 m (20 ft), has proved more profitable, with earlier maturity and higher yields.
The species is originally native to northeastern Brazil. Portuguese colonists in Brazil began exporting cashew nuts as early as the 1550s. Major production of cashews occurs in Vietnam, Nigeria, India, and Ivory Coast.
The cashew nut, often simply called a cashew, is widely consumed. It is eaten on its own, used in recipes, or processed into cashew cheese or cashew butter. The shell of the cashew seed yields derivatives that can be used in many applications including lubricants, waterproofing, paints, and arms production, starting in World War II. The cashew apple is a light reddish to yellow fruit, whose pulp can be processed into a sweet, astringent fruit drink or distilled into liquor.
