Parameter | Specification |
Botanical Name | Anacardium occidentale |
Common Name | Cashew |
Family | Anacardiaceae |
Fruit Type | Nut (Cashew nut is the seed of the cashew apple) |
Nut Shape | Kidney-shaped or curved |
Nut Color (Raw) | Pale ivory to light brown |
Nut Length | 2 to 4 cm |
Nut Width | 1.5 to 2.5 cm |
Weight per Nut | 4 to 10 grams |
Shell Hardness | Hard outer shell with toxic phenolic resin (cardol) |
Kernel Color | Creamy white to pale ivory |
Kernel Texture | Smooth and firm |
Kernel Size Grades | W180, W210, W240, W320, W450 (based on the number of kernels per pound) |
Moisture Content | Max 5% (as per export quality standards) |