| Property |
Specification |
| Product Name |
Cashew Nut |
| Scientific Name |
Anacardium occidentale |
| Appearance |
Kidney-shaped, curved nut |
| Color |
Pale ivory to light brown |
| Odor |
Mild, nutty aroma |
| Taste |
Mildly sweet, buttery flavor |
| Size |
Varies by grade (W180, W210, W240, W320, W450, etc.) |
| Moisture Content |
Maximum 5% (as per export standards) |
| Shell |
Removed (for edible nuts); shell available for industrial use |
| Kernel Count / lb |
Varies by grade (e.g., W180: ~170–180 kernels per pound) |
| Oil Content |
45%–50% |
| Broken Percentage |
As per grade (wholes vs. splits and pieces) |
| Foreign Matter |
Nil or less than 0.05% (depending on quality grade) |
| Packaging |
Vacuum-packed bags or tins, 10 kg to 25 kg |
| Shelf Life |
Up to 12 months in cool, dry conditions |
