Product Overview
Processed Cashew Nuts – Specifications
Parameter: Specification
Product: Processed Cashew Nut Kernels
Origin: Tanzania
Processing: Steam/roasted or raw kernel, as required
Grades: W180, W210, W240, W320, W450, SW, pieces
Kernel Color: White to pale ivory
Taste: Natural, characteristic cashew flavor
Odor: Natural, free from rancid/off-odors
Moisture: Max. 5%
Broken Kernels: According to grade
Insect Damage: Max. 1%
Moldy Kernels: Max. 1%
Foreign Matter: Max. 0.1%
Admixture: Max. 0.5%
Free Fatty Acidity: Max. 0.5%
Packaging: Vacuum-packed bags/cartons, as required
Shelf Life: 12 months under recommended storage conditions
Storage: Cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated
HS Code: 0801.32 – Cashew nuts, shelled
Common Cashew Kernel Grades
W180: Extra-large kernels, approximately 170–…180 kernels/lb
W210: Large kernels
W240: Medium-large kernels
W320: Standard/most commonly traded whole kernel
W450: Smaller whole kernels
SW: Scorched wholes
Pieces: Broken cashew kernels in various sizes