Description
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 |
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| 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) |
Specification of Cashew Kernels
| 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) | |
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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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| 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) | |
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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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| Grades | Trade Name | Color/ Characteristics | Count/454gms Size Description | Max. Moisture% | Max. Broken% | NLSG NLG Max% |
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| 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 | – |
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Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. |
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| Grades | Trade Name | Color/ Characteristics | Count/454gms Size Description | Max. Moisture% | Max. Broken% | NLSG NLG Max% |
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| 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)/td> |
| 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) |
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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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| Grades | Trade Name | Color/ Characteristics | Count/454gms Size Description | Max. Moisture% | Max. Broken% | NLSG NLG Max% |
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| 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) |
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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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| Grades | Trade Name | Color/ Characteristics | Count/454gms Size Description | Max. Moisture% | Max. Broken% | NLSG NLG Max% |
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| 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) |
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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. |
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