Cashew

Cashew kernels are packed in two flexi packs of 25lbs each in a carton for a total of 50lbs, and 700-750 such cartons make a full container load. Alternatively, they are packed in two 'KO' type tins of 25lbs each in a carton for a total of 50 lbs, and 700 such cartons make a full container load. Nuragro also packs cashew kernels in 10Kg tins for the Middle East market, with two such tins packed in a carton for a total of 20Kgs, and 750 such cartons make a full container load.
The largest cashew-producing countries is India followed by Ivory Coast, Vietnam, and Brazil.
Cashew kernels are graded into White Wholes (WW), Large White Pieces (LWP), Small White Pieces (SWP), Butts, Splits, Scorched Wholes (SW), Scorched Splits (SS), Scorched Pieces (SP), Large Scorched Pieces (LSP), and Scorched Small Pieces (SSP).
Cashew kernels are graded based on their size, color/characteristics; count/454gms size description, maximum moisture %, maximum broken %, and Non-Liquid Impurities (NLSG). The specifications for the different grades vary, but all kernels should be free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering test, and objectionable extraneous matter. Scrapped and partially shrivelled kernels are also permitted as long as they do not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel.