Indian Cashews



Fancy Cashew Kernels (Whole)

Fancy whole cashew kernels shall have been obtained through shelling and peeling cashew nuts, shall have the characteristic crescent shape; shall be white, pale ivory or light yellow in color, reasonably dry, and free from insect damage, damaged kernels and black or brown spots. They shall be completely free from rancid kernels. The kernels shall be completely free from testa.

Scorched Cashew Kernels (Whole)
Scorched cashew kernels shall have been obtained through shelling and peeling cashew nuts, shall have the characteristic crescent shape; shall be reasonably dry and free from insect damage, damaged kernels, black spots and testa. They shall be completely free from rancid kernels. The kernels may be light brown, light ivory, light ash or deep ivory in color due to scorching as a result of overheating.

Butts
Classified as kernels broken perpendicular to the spine.

Splits
Classified as kernels divided across the spine

Pieces
Kernel pieces are classified according to size

Vietnamese Cashews



Fancy Cashew Kernels (Whole)
Fancy cashew kernels shall have been obtained through shelling and peeling cashew nuts, shall have the characteristic crescent shape; shall be white, pale ivory or light yellow in color, reasonably dry, and free from insect damage, damaged kernels and black or brown spots. They shall be completely free from rancid kernels. The kernels shall be completely free from testa.

Scorched Cashew Kernels (Whole)
Scorched cashew kernels shall have been obtained through shelling and peeling cashew nuts, shall have the characteristic crescent shape; shall be reasonably dry and free from insect damage, damaged kernels, black spots and testa. They shall be completely free from rancid kernels. The kernels may be light brown, light ivory, light ash or deep ivory in color due to scorching as a result of overheating.

Lightly Blemished Wholes
Lightly blemished whole cashew kernels may be light brown, light ivory, light ash-grey, or deep ivory. Kernels may show light brown speckles or blemishes on the surface, provided that not more than 40% of the kernels are affected.

Coming Soon -- Blemished Wholes (BW)
Blemished whole cashew kernels may be deep yellow, brown, amber, or light to deep blue. Kernels may be slightly shriveled, immature, or may be brown speckled or blemished on the surface, provided that not more than 60% of the kernels are affected.

Butts
Classified as kernels broken perpendicular to the spine.

Splits
Classified as kernels divided across the spine

Pieces
Kernel pieces are classified according to size

Brazilian Cashews



Fancy Cashew Kernels (Whole)
Fancy cashew kernels shall have been obtained through shelling and peeling cashew nuts, shall have the characteristic crescent shape; shall be white, pale ivory or light yellow in color, reasonably dry, and free from insect damage, damaged kernels and black or brown spots. They shall be completely free from rancid kernels. The kernels shall be completely free from testa.

Scorched Cashew Kernels (Whole)
Scorched cashew kernels shall have been obtained through shelling and peeling cashew nuts, shall have the characteristic crescent shape; shall be reasonably dry and free from insect damage, damaged kernels, black spots and testa. They shall be completely free from rancid kernels. The kernels may be light brown, light ivory, light ash or deep ivory in color due to scorching as a result of overheating.

Third Quality Cashew Kernels
Third quality cashew kernels may be deep yellow, brown, amber, and light to deep blue. They may be slightly shriveled, immature, light-brown speckled, blemished, or otherwise discolored.

Butts
Classified as kernels broken perpendicular to the spine.

Splits
Classified as kernels divided across the spine

Pieces
Kernel pieces are classified according to size