Cashew Nuts

The cashew tree is a tropical evergreen tree that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple. It can grow as high as 14 m, but the dwarf cashew, growing up to 6 m, has proved more profitable, with earlier maturity and higher yields.

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SPECIFICATION OF RAW CASHEW NUTS

Grade: White Wholes: W240, W280, W290, W320, W450 W500
Scorched Wholes: SW, SW180, SW210, SW240, SW320, SW450, SW500
S (Splits): LWP(Large white pieces), SWP(Small white pieces)
– Color: White/ Light Ash
– Style: Dried
– Inspection: SGS
– Moisture 7% max
– Foreign matter 1%max
– Broken 5% max
– Nut count: 170 – 220 per kilogram
– Out turn: 47 – 53 lbs
– Defective: 10% maximum
– Without presence of residue from pesticides or insects

Raw and roasted Cashew Nuts

1. grade: w240, w320
– moisture: 5% max
– broken: 5% max
– melasma: 3% max
– mould and fungus: 0%
– admixture: 1% max
– silk sell: 3% max
– dent rate: 3% max
2. grade: ws
– moisture: 5% max
– foreign matter : 1%max
– broken: vertical broken
– live insect and larvas: negative
– coliforms, salmonella: negative
3. grade: lp
– moisture: 5% max
– melasma: 3% max
– admixture: 1% max
live insect and larvas: negative
– coliforms, salmonella: negative

1. Cashew nuts, like all nuts, are an excellent source of protein and fiber.
2. They are rich in mono-unsaturated fat which may help protect the heart.
3. Cashew nuts are also a good source of potassium, B vitamins and folate. They contain useful amounts of magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and copper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 28g (~1 oz.)
(Approx. 16.2 Servings/Pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories     160
Calories From Fat     110
%DV
Total Fat     14g     20%
Saturated Fat     2g     13%
Cholesterol     0mg     0%
Sodium     0mg     0%
Total Carbohydrate     8g     2%
Dietary Fiber     1g     5%
Sugars     2g
Protein     5g
Vitamin A     0%     Calcium     1%
Vitamin C     0%     Iron     10%

Cashew Nuts
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