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Cashew Kernels
AFI-graded cashew kernels from premium whole sizes through versatile piece grades.
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Overview
Cashew kernels are graded to Association of Food Industries specifications across white, scorched and blemished classes.
Whole and piece grades are packed under vacuum and inert gas, with pre-shipment reference samples and roast-test results available on request.
Product Characteristics
AFI graded
Commercial grading aligned with the standard used by US and global buyers.
Whole size ladder
W180, W210, W240, W320 and W450 count grades.
Piece options
Butts, splits, large and small white pieces, baby bits and dessert grades.
Protected packing
Vacuum and inert-gas formats designed to control rancidity.
Export Catalogue
Grades & Specifications
Values shown are catalogue references. Final specifications, treatment and destination requirements are confirmed for each contract.
Whole kernel size grades
| Grade | Count per kg | Count per lb |
|---|---|---|
| W180 / SLW | 266–395 | 140–180 |
| W210 / LW | 395–465 | 180–210 |
| W240 | 485–530 | 220–240 |
| W320 | 660–706 | 300–320 |
| W450 | 880–990 | 400–450 |
Key quality parameters
AFI reference requirements.
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 3–5% |
| Free fatty acids | 1.5% max as oleic acid |
| Peroxide value | 5 meq/kg max |
| Salmonella | Negative per 375 g |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Negative per 125 g |
| Live infestation | None permitted |
Sourcing Approach
Indian growing and processing centres include Kollam, Panruti, the Andhra Pradesh east coast, Goa and Konkan, and coastal Karnataka.
Quality Focus
Lots are assessed for colour class, kernel count, defects, moisture, FFA, peroxide value, microbiology and foreign material.
Packaging & Supply
11.34 kg vacuum tins or gas-flushed flexi-pouches, two per 22.68 kg carton; 100 g–1 kg retail vacuum packs; and 10/20 kg lined bulk cartons.
Origin
Indian-origin raw cashew lots can be contracted with documentation. India-processed imported raw cashew is declared by its true origin.
Seasonality
West-coast harvest is mainly February–May, with the east coast starting later. Processing continues year-round on stored raw nuts.
Sustainability
Organic and nominated social-certification programmes are available. Supplier assessment prioritises worker protection in shelling and productive use of cashew shell liquid and processing by-products.
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