Cashew nuts,South Africa Cashew Nuts price supplier

India is the largest producer and exporter of cashew kernels in the world. Over 65 per cent of the world export of cashew kernels is accounted for by India. Indian cashews are consumed in as many as 60 countries all over the world, the major markets being the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Germany Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Middle East countries. The Indian cashew kernel is well acclaimed for its good quality, taste and appearance. 

Cashew Nut Grades

• White Wholes (Colour – White/pale ivory/light ash)
• White wholes – 180
• White wholes – 210
• White wholes – 240
• White wholes – 320
• White wholes – 450

Scorched Wholes (Kernels scorched or slightly darkened while roasting)

• Scorched Wholes (SW) – 180
• Scorched Wholes (SW) – 240
• Scorched Wholes (SW) – 210
• Scorched Wholes (SW) – 450
• Scorched Wholes (SW) – 320

Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, rancidity, adhering taste and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shriveled kernels also permitted provided such scraping/shriveling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel.

Grade Designation	Trade Name	Color/ characteristics	Count/454 gms size description	Max Moisture %	Broken Max %	NLSG NLG max %
W - 180	White Wholes 180	White/pale ivory/light ash, Characteristic shapes	170-180	5	5	5 (NLSG & SW together)
W - 240	White Wholes – 240	White/pale ivory/light ash, Characteristic shapes	220 – 240	5	5	5 (NLSG & SW together)
W - 320	White Wholes – 320	White/pale ivory /light ash, Characteristic shapes	300 – 320	5	5	5 (NLSG & SW together)
W – 450	White Wholes – 450	White/pale ivory /light ash, Characteristic shapes	400 – 450	5	5	5 (NLSG & SW together)
SW - 210	Scorched Wholes – 210	Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over – heating while roasting or drying in drier	200-210	5	5	7.5 (NLSG & SW together)
SW – 320	Scorched Wholes - 320	Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over – heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma	300 – 320	5	5	7.5 (NLSG & SW together)
SW – 450	Scorched Wholes - 450	Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over – heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma	400 – 450	5	5	7.5 (NLSG & SW together)
SSW	Scorched Wholes Seconds	Kernels may be over – scorched, immature, shrivelled (Pirival), speckled (Karaniram), discoloured and light blue.	N.A	5	5	7.5(DW)
FS	Fancy Splits	White ivory or light ash. Kernels split naturally lengthwise	N.A	5	5	5(SS)
FB	Fancy Butts	White/pale ivory or light ash. Kernels broken cross – wise (evenly or unevenly) naturally attached	N.A	5	5	5(SB)