Cashew is a highly nutritious and concentrated form of food, providing a substantial amount of energy. The cashew nut kernel has a pleasant taste and flavor and can be eaten raw, fried and sometimes salted or sweetened with sugar. It also contributes as an important source of invisible fat in the diet, being widely used in a variety of ways.

 

The kernel is considered to be of high nutritive quality and growing conditions or the variety of cashew may have an influence on kernel composition. The overall composition of the kernel is protein 21%, fat 46% and carbohydrates 25%. The graded varieties can be White Wholes or Scorched White Wholes or Butts, Splits, Pieces and other physical variants. The graded variety W-320 is widely popular and consumed the most across the world for its affordable prices and high nutritional facts.

 

The Indian cashew kernel is well acclaimed for its good quality, taste and appearance. Our cashew nuts are highly acknowledged for their rich protein content and are extensively used in various cuisines. The cashew nuts we supply are completely free from infestation, insect damage and rancidity. We pack the nuts in vacuum packed tins.

Cashew Nut Specifications

Ingredients	Single ingredient, 100% Cashew Kernels
Status	Natural, Pesticide residue free
Product Processing	Produced and processed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices
Organoleptic Description
Appearance	Whole Cashew Kernels
Aroma	Pleasant
Taste	Nut-like sweet
Colour	White to off-white
Cleanliness	As per ASTA cleanliness specification
Physical-Chemical Characteristics1
Moisture	5% max
Total Ash	3% max
Acid Insoluble Ash (AIA)	1% max
Microbiological Characteristics2
Total Plate Count – TPC (max)	< 100,000 cfu/g
Salmonella	Absent in 2×375 g
Yeast and Mould – Y&M (max)	< 500 cfu/g
E. coli (max)	< 10 cfu/g

Quality Specifications

(As prescribed by The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India Ltd.)

 

Cashew Kernels – White Wholes

Grade Designation	Trade Name	Colour Characteristics	Count  / 454 gms size description	Max. Moisture%	Broken Max%	NLSG NLG max%
W-180	White Wholes	White / pale ivory / light ash. Characteristic shape	170-180	5	5	5 (NLSG & SW together)
W-210	Do	Do	200-210	5	5	Do
W-240	Do	Do	220-240	5	5	Do
W-320	Do	Do	300-320	5	5	Do
W-450	Do	Do	400-450	5	5	Do
W-500	Do	Do	450-500	5	5	5(SW)

Cashew Kernels – Scorched Wholes

Grade Designation	Trade Name	Colour Characteristics	Count / 454 gms size description	Max. Moisture%	Broken Max%	NLSG NLG max%
SW	White Wholes	Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over-heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma	N.A	5	5	7.5 (SSW)
W-180	Do	Do	170-180	5	5	7.5 (NLSG & SSW together)
W-210	Do	Do	200-210	5	5	Do
W-240	Do	Do	220-240	5	5	Do
W-320	Do	Do	300-3200	5	5	Do
W-450	Do	Do	400-450	5	5	Do
W-500	Do	Do	450-500	5	5	7.5(SSW)

Remarks:

Kernels are 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.

 

*NLSG- Next Lower Sized Grade, NLG- Next Lower Grade, SW- Scorched Wholes

 

Mycotoxins

Product is routinely checked for Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin and it complies with the regulations of the destination country.

 

GM declaration

To the best of our knowledge this product is non-GM and does not contain GM processing agents. This has been verified by organic certification and by traceability/identity preservation systems including adequate separation.

 

Allergens statement

Free of any known Allergens.

 

Shelf life

Products are supplied with a minimum of 24 months to recommended shelf life (shown on product label) when stored sealed in original packaging under proper storage conditions. To maintain the product in best condition it is advisable to protect it from exposure to pests and extremes of moisture, light and temperature.

 

Product packaging

• Carton containing one 50 lbs flexible pouch
• Carton containing two 25 lbs flexible pouches
• Carton containing two tins of 11.340 Kg net each
• Carton containing two tins of 10 Kg net each

 

Shipments from India are mainly in 20 ft containers which carry about 700 Cartons. Orders for Less than a Container Load (LCL) are also accepted, in which case freight is charged per Cubic Meter on volume basis. Freight for Full Container Load (FCL) is fixed and same is cheaper than freight for part container load (LCL).

We also pack in tins of 10 Kgs. nett for certain markets to meet the requirements of buyers. Two such tins (20 Kgs. nett) are packed into a carton and 750 cartons can be accommodated in a 20 ft FCL.

We are applying meticulous care in maintaining the quality of the nuts finest and kernels delicious. We are strictly adhering to CEPC/AFI Standard Specifications.

 

Other options can be suggested. Any other mandatory requirements will be complying to the respective regulations of the destination country.

 

Special remarks

The content of this specification is based on typical information for this product and results obtained from our own due diligence sampling, assessment, and testing protocols, in addition to any testing/sampling that has been undertaken by our supplier.

 

However, due to the nature of this product, which is not completely homogenous, test results are indicative / referral and may not be entirely representative of the product throughout the lot. In addition, the content of this Specification does not confirm or ensure that the product is safe for all intended uses.

 

Our quality and technical documentation does not relieve the customer of their responsibilities to check that the goods supplied are suitable and considered safe for their intended use before purchase. The data provided is for information only.

 

Any other mandatory requirements will be complying to the respective regulations of the destination country.

 

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this Product Specification Sheet relates only to the specific product designated and may not be applicable when such product is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Analytical criteria are tested either on each batch or monitored or guaranteed, based on the Product Risk Analysis. For each batch, the status of the analysis may be indicated in the Certificate of Analysis. All information and instructions provided in this Product Specification Sheet are based on the current state of our knowledge at the latest revision date indicated. Typical values are made available to the purchaser on an informational basis. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, or guarantee of those values is intended or implied. The ultimate use of this Product in any finished product is the responsibility of the purchaser. This Product may have restrictions with respect to its use and/or usage levels, and such may vary on a country-by-country basis. The purchaser is responsible for its use of the Product and for its finished product, and that any claims made regarding its use of the Product and/or the finished product comply with applicable laws and regulations.

 

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