Remarks: Kernels shall be 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.
CASHEW KERNELS - WHITE WHOLES
White Wholes - 180
White Wholes - 210
White Wholes - 240
White Wholes - 320
White Wholes - 450
White Wholes - 500
B. Cashew Kernels - Scorched Wholes
Grade Designation
Trade Name
Colour/Characteristics
Count/454 gms
size description
Max.
Moisture%
Broken
Max%
NLSG
NLG max%
SW
Scorched 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)
SW-180
do
do
170-180
5
5
7.5
(NLSG & SSW together)
SW-210
do
do
200-210
5
5
do
SW-240
do
do
220-240
5
5
do
SW-320
do
do
300-320
5
5
do
SW-450
do
do
400-450
5
5
do
SW-500
do
do
450-500
5
5
7.5(SSW)
Remarks: Kernels shall be 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.
CASHEW KERNELS - SCORCHED WHOLES
Scorched Wholes
(SW)
Scorched Wholes
(SW) - 180
Scorched Wholes
(SW) - 210
Scorched Wholes
(SW) - 240
Scorched Wholes
(SW) - 320
Scorched Wholes
(SW) - 450
Scorched Wholes - 500
C. Cashew Kernels - Desert Wholes
Grade Designation
Trade Name
Colour/Characteristics
Count/454 gms
size description
Max.
Moisture%
Broken
Max%
NLSG
NLG max%
SSW
Scorched Wholes Seconds
Kernels may be over-scorched, immature, shriveled (Pirival), speckled (Karaniram) discoloured and light blue.
N.A
5
5
7.5
(DW)
DW
Dessert Wholes
Kernels may be deep scorched, deep brown, Deep blue, speckled, dis-coloured and black spotted
N.A
5
5
-
Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter.
CASHEW KERNELS - DESERT WHOLES
Scorched Wholes Seconds (SSW)
Dessert Wholes (DW)
D. Cashew Kernels - White Pieces
Grade Designation
Trade Name
Colour/Characteristics
Count/454 gms
size description
Max.
Moisture%
Broken
Max%
NLSG
NLG max%
B
Butts
White/pale ivory or light ash. Kernels broken cross-wise (evenly or unevenly) naturally attached
N.A
5
5
5
(SB)
S
Splits
White/pale ivory or light ash. Kernels Split naturally lengthwise
N.A
5
5
5
(SS)
LWP
Large White Pieces
White/pale ivory or light ash
Kernels broken into more than two pieces and not passing through 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75mm. I.S.Sieve
5
Nil
5
(SW & SP together)
SWP
Small White Pieces
White/pale ivory or light ash
Broken Kernels smaller than those described on LWP but not passing through 6 mesh 20 SWG Sieve/2.80 mm I.S. Sieve
5
Nil
5
(BB & SSP together)
BB
Baby Bits
do
Plemules and broken Kernels smaller than those described as SWP but not Passing through a 10 mesh 24 SWG Sieve/1.70mm I..S. Sieve
5
Nil
1%
(cashew powder)
Remarks: Kernels shall be 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.
CASHEW KERNELS - WHITE PIECES
Butts (B)
Splits (S)
Large White Pieces (LWP)
Small White Pieces (SWP)
Baby Bits (BB)
E. Cashew Kernels - Scorched Pieces
Grade Designation
Trade Name
Colour/Characteristics
Count/454 gms
size description
Max.
Moisture%
Broken
Max%
NLSG
NLG max%
SB
Scorched Butts
Kernels broken crosswise (evenly or unevenly) and naturally attached. Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over heating while roasting or drying in the drier/borma
N.A
5
5
7.5
(DB)
SS
Scorched Splits
Kernels split naturally lengthwise. Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over-heating while Roasting or drying in drier/borma
N.A
5
5
7.5
(DS)
SP
Scorched Pieces
Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over-heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma
Pieces passing through a mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75 mm I.S. Sieve
5
Nil
7.5
(SSP & SPS together)
SSP
Scorched Small Pieces
Kernels may be scorched/slightly darkened due to over-heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma
Pieces smaller than SP but not passing through a 6mesh 20 SWG Sieve/2.80 mm I.S. Sieve
5
Nil
5
(DSP)
Remarks: Kernels shall be 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.
CASHEW KERNELS - SCORCHED PIECES
Scorched Butts (SB)
Scorched Splits (SS)
Scorched Pieces (SP)
Scorched Small Pieces
(SSP)
F. Cashew Kernels - Dessert Pieces
Grade Designation
Trade Name
Colour/Characteristics
Count/454 gms
size description
Max.
Moisture%
Broken
Max%
NLSG
NLG max%
SPS
Scorched Pieces Seconds
Kernels may be over-scorched immature, shrivelled (Pirival) speckled(Karaniram) discoloured and light blue
Kernels broken into pieces but not passing through a 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75 mm I.S. Sieve
5
Nil
7.5
(DP & DSP together)
DP
Dessert Pieces
Kernels may be deep scorched, deep Brown, blue, speckled, discoloured and black spotted
Kernels broken into pieces but not passing through a 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve/4.75 mm and I.S.Sieve
5
Nil
7.5
(DSP)
Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter.
NLSG denotes: Next Lower Size Grade. NLG denotes: Next Lower Grade.
