| 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) |