| Cashew Nuts |
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Cashewnut Is the KING of all Nuts. Cashew Kernels is highly nutritious dry fruit having very good commercial value. The cashew kernels are obtained through processing the raw cashewnuts. Cashew kernel is a rich source of minerals like calcium, phosphorus and iron. They protect the human nervous system. Contrary to the popular belief, it contains no harmful cholesterol. It is rich in minerals and vitamins essential for the well being of a human body. |
| Cashew Kernels are graded into white/scorched wholes, pieces, splits, butts etc.. depending on the shape, size & colour of the kernel. They are: |
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| W - 180 |
SW - 180 |
| W - 210 |
SW - 210 |
| W - 240 |
SW - 240 |
| W - 320 |
SW - 320 |
| W - 450 |
SW - 450 |
| W - 500 |
SW - 500 |
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SSW (Scorched Wholes Seconds) |
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DW (Dessert Wholes) |
| (W - White Wholes, SW - Scorched Wholes, DW - Dessert Wholes) |
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| A. Cashew Kernels - White Wholes |
| Grade Designation |
Colour/
Characteristics |
Count/454 gms
size description |
Max.
Moisture% |
Broken
Max% |
NLSG
NLG max% |
| W-180 |
White/pale ivory/light ash. Characteristic shape |
170-180 |
5 |
5 |
5
(NLSG & SW together)
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| W-210 |
-Do- |
200-210 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| W-240 |
-Do- |
220-240 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| W-320 |
-Do- |
300-320 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| W-450 |
-Do- |
400-450 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| W-500 |
-Do- |
450-500 |
5 |
5 |
5(SW) |
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| B. Cashew Kernels - Scorched Wholes |
| Grade Designation |
Colour/
Characteristics |
Count/454 gms
size description |
Max.
Moisture% |
Broken
Max% |
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)
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| SW-180 |
-Do- |
170-180 |
5 |
5 |
7.5
(NLSG & SSW together)
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| SW-210 |
-Do- |
200-210 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| SW-240 |
-Do- |
220-240 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| SW-320 |
-Do- |
300-320 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| SW-450 |
-Do- |
400-450 |
5 |
5 |
-Do- |
| SW-500 |
-Do- |
450-500 |
5 |
5 |
7.5(SSW) |
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