Sun-Drying Of Raw Cashews After Sourcing Them
At SCashews, we source the finest, organically grown raw cashews from the biggest cashew producing farms in the globe. Subsequent to their procurement, these cashews are sun-dried over a two-day time span and are then deposited in gunny bags for further processing, all throughout the year. The sun-drying of raw cashews aids in the elimination of all excess moisture which results in their long shelf-life.
1st quality fancy Grade
Cashew kernels are either consistently white, light yellow, or pale ivory.
2nd quality scorched Grade
Cashew kernels are either yellow, light ivory, light brown, deep ivory, or light ash-grey.
3rd quality special scorched Grade
Cashew kernels are either brown, deep yellow, amber, light blue, and deep blue. They may be somewhat shrunk, raw, and light-brown speckled, blemished or differently faded.
4th quality Grade
Cashew kernels have the same color tones as the 1st or 2nd quality cashews, however, they also have pitted blemishes.
LBW (Lightly Blemished Wholes)
Cashew kernels are either light ash-grey, light brown, deep ivory, or light ivory. They may exhibit light brown spots or stains on the exterior. A batch falls into this category only forty percent or less of the entire batch of kernels exhibit such colors.
LP (Lightly blemished Pieces)
Cashew kernels are either light brown, light ash-grey, deep ivory, or light ivory. Kernels might exhibit light brown spots or stains on the exteriors. A batch falls into this category only not more than twenty percent of the entire batch of cashews exhibit such colors.
BW (Blemished Wholes)
Cashew kernels are either deep yellow, amber, brown, deep blue, or light blue. Kernels might be somewhat shriveled and underdeveloped, or even exhibit brown spots.
D (Dessert)
Cashew kernels might be scoured, intensely scorched, shrunk, and may exhibit either deep-brown spots, black spots, stains or discoloration
KW Cashew Nuts
A batch falls into this category only when not more than sixty percent of the entire batch of cashew kernels are affected.
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Processing Of Sun-Dried Cashews
The processing of these sun-dried cashews is carried out in a four-stage process, each intended to deliver edible cashew kernels of superior quality, shelf-life, and taste."
Steam Roasting
The exterior shells of the raw cashews are discarded in order to yield the edible cashew kernels. These exterior shells are quite thick and they carry a caustic oil that is toxic for human consumption. The process of steam roasting aids in the elimination of this hard exterior shell with minimum labor. The batch of cashews is then placed into a drum that has a mini boiler connected to it. The steam generated by this mini boiler is passed over the cashews inside the drum for about ten to fifteen minutes. Subsequently, these cashews remain inside the drum for about 20 minutes, where undergo customary roasting. These roasted cashews are then removed from the drum and kept in the open air for about twelve hours to cool down and assist in the elimination of their shells."
Shell Cutting
The batch of roasted cashew nuts is later taken to the cutting facility, where the outer shells are removed. This is a complicated procedure and necessitates an extremely skillful effort to ensure minimum breakage of the kernels. This process involves every cashew nut being separately fixed in between the blades of the shelling mechanism. The shelling mechanism is manually operated by highly skilled and experienced personnel who ensure shelling with minimum breakage. Upon completion of this process, an entire batch of deshelled cashews is achieved. These nuts are then put into an oven where a temperature of 60 degrees is maintained over 24 hours (one full day) in order to make the inner shell crisp."
Peeling
The inner shell of the kernel is then removed in order to yield whole white cashews. The peeling procedure involves removing the inner softshell of the kernels subsequent to their removal from the oven. The kernel is utilized for careful peeling of the inner sheld after being placed in the open for about twelve hours (half a day). This cooling assists in the process of peeling. Every cashew is individually stripped to yield the whole white nut. The resulting batch of deshelled, roasted, and peeled nuts are then transferred to the grading facility where they are graded ((refer 'The Diverse Grades Of Processed Cashew Nuts' section for more info on how grading is carried out at Selve Cashews)."
Our Commitment To Quality
Organic Produce All the processed cashew supplies that we offer at SCashews come from farms that put organic farming methods into practice. Organic cashews originate from cashew trees that aren't treated or influenced by pesticides and other hazardous chemicals. The trees that produce these cashews are non-GMO, implying that they aren't genetically modified in any way. The farms that we source our organic cashews from, utilize nothing but natural fertilizers. Although organic farming is painstaking and laborious, we believe that the benefits they provide are exhibited through the - exemplary taste, exceptional yield, high nut count and longer shelf life, of the cashew nuts."
Storage
The processing of these sun-dried cashews is carried out in a four-stage process, each intended to deliver edible cashew kernels of superior quality, shelf-life, and taste."
Grading based on Color
When it comes to being graded according to the color of the kernels, cashews are classified as
W white, S scorched, and D dessert.
Nevertheless, the color analysis additionally takes into consideration the sizes of the kernels, which are classified as either -
whole, or broken pieces.
1st quality fancy
Cashew kernels are either consistently white, light yellow, or pale ivory.
2nd quality scorched
Cashew kernels are either yellow, light ivory, light brown, deep ivory, or light ash-grey.
3rd quality special scorched
Cashew kernels are either brown, deep yellow, amber, light blue, and deep blue. They may be somewhat shrunk, raw, and light-brown speckled, blemished or differently faded.
4th quality
Cashew kernels have the same color tones as the 1st or 2nd quality cashews, however, they also have pitted blemishes.
LBW (Lightly Blemished Wholes)
Cashew kernels are either light ash-grey, light brown, deep ivory, or light ivory. They may exhibit light brown spots or stains on the exterior. A batch falls into this category only forty percent or less of the entire batch of kernels exhibit such colors.
LP (Lightly blemished Pieces)
Cashew kernels are either light brown, light ash-grey, deep ivory, or light ivory. Kernels might exhibit light brown spots or stains on the exteriors. A batch falls into this category only not more than twenty percent of the entire batch of cashews exhibit such colors.
BW (Blemished Wholes)
Cashew kernels are either deep yellow, amber, brown, deep blue, or light blue. Kernels might be somewhat shriveled and underdeveloped, or even exhibit brown spots or stains on the exterior. A batch falls into this category only when not more than sixty percent of the entire batch of cashew kernels are affected.
D (Dessert)
Cashew kernels might be scoured, intensely scorched, shrunk, and may exhibit either deep-brown spots, black spots, stains or discoloration.
Grading based on Shape
On the basis of their shape, cashew kernels are categorized as -whole grades, and broken grades, which include - butts, splits, and Pieces. W (Whole) - Cashew kernels are categorized as whole if they exhibit the typical kidney shape and not more than 1/8th of their entire body has been broken apart.
B (Butts)
Cashew kernels that have been broken crosswise fall into this category. Such kernels are less than 7/8th, but not less than 3/8th, of the entire kernel size, and the cotyledons typically remain connected.
S (Splits)
Cashew kernels that have been divided lengthwise fall into this category. Such kernels are also not more than 1/8th of their entire body, and the cotyledons are detached from the kernels.
Pieces
Cashew kernels that are smaller in size and completely broken fall into this category. As they decrease in size, they are further classified as -LWP, SP, SPS, etc (large pieces), SWP, SSP, DSP, etc (small pieces), CHIPS, SSP1, SSP2, SSP3 (chips), BB, G1, G2, G3 (baby bits) X (fine grains) FE (fines) P1M, P2M, P3M (mixed pieces)
Grading based on Size
When it comes to grading by size, it is an estimate of the total quantity of cashew kernels per kilogram (kg) or pound (lb). Grading by size is mandatory for 1st quality/fancy cashew kernels and is elective as far as other whole grades are concerned.
Size Classification
Size-Count Per Kilogram-Pound W180-266-395/Per kg 140-180/lbs, W210-395-465/Per kg 180-210/lbs, W240 - 485-530/kilo 220-240/lbs, W320 - 660-706/kilo 300-320/lbs, W450 - 880-990/kilo 400-450/lbs.
Cashew kernel sizes are classified into two broad categories
1. Grading by the size of whole cashew kernels constitutes a 'Size Count’ of 180, 210, 240, 320, 450 and very rarely 500 (as mentioned in the table above). It is worth noting that the size count indicated the total number of cashew kernels in one pound (1 lb) of a sample of cashews taken into consideration. Example: When it comes to the size grade 180, the total number of cashew kernels must preferably be 180 with an admissible limit of under 180. Similarly, for size grade 210, this admissible range would be anywhere between 181 to 210.
2nd
Grading by size for broken cashew kernels involves both large and small kernels.A blend of these sizing categories has led to the existence of 27 standard universal cashew grades. Nevertheless, there can be more than 27 grades depending on the nation of origin of the cashews in question, as well as current market requirements.
Overall Grading Order
The overall grading of cashew kernels is carried out in the order of their color, shape, and size. Examples - A white colored whole kernel in the size 180 will be related to as WW180 (indicating White, Whole, and size 180). For the grade SW240 (this indicates Scorched, Wholes, and size 240). Nevertheless, some differences exist in the categorization of broken cashew kernels. For instance, a white-colored butt is related to as FB (fancy butts). Likewise, FS is indicated as fancy splits, while LWP is indicated as large white pieces and SWP as small white pieces.
White Cashew Kernels
WW180 White Wholes 180, WW210 White Wholes 210, WW240 White Wholes 240, WW320 White Wholes 320, WW450 White Wholes 450, WW500 White Wholes 500, LWP-Large White Pieces, FB/WB Fancy Butts (White Butts), FS / WS Fancy Splits (White Splits), SWP Small White Pieces, BB Baby Bits
Scorched Cashew Kernels
SW180 Scorched Wholes 180, SW210 Scorched Wholes 210, SW240 Scorched Wholes 240, SW320 Scorched Wholes 320, SW450 Scorched Wholes 450, SW500 Scorched Wholes 500, SB-Scorched Butts, SS Scorched Splits, SP Scorched Pieces, SSP Scorched Small Pieces
Dessert Cashew Kernels
DW Dessert Wholes, SSW-Scorched Second Wholes, DB Dessert Butts, DS Dessert Splits, DP Dessert Pieces, SPS Scorched Pieces Second
Cashew Grades & Their Uses
You can choose to source a particular grade of processed cashews from us, on the basis of your specific industry and requirement. The table below should help you out.
Wholes (W)
W (White Wholes), SW (Scorched Wholes), SSW (Scorched Wholes Seconds), USES - Premium Nut Packs, Natural/Roasted/Flavored Snacks, Confectionery, Baked Goods
Butts (B) and Splits (S)
FS (Fancy Splits), White Halves Split Lengthwise, FB (Fancy Bults), White Halves Broken Crosswise, Scorched Splits, Scorched Bults, USES - Economy Nut Packs, Candy Bars , Confectionery, Baked Goods, Cereals
Pieces (P)
LWP (Large White Pieces), SP (Scorched Pieces), SPS (Scorched Pieces Seconds), USES - Economy Nut Packs, Cooking, Confectionery, Baked Goods, Ice Creams, Cereals, Cashew Paste/Butter
Storage
As soon as our cashew consignments sourced from different parts of the world, reach out warehouses, we secure them in distinctive containers and vats that are devised specially to maintain the integrity of the cashew nuts by regulating - moisture, temperature, and humidity levels.
Handling
All our produce is handled by trained personnel who are equipped with the tools, skills, and knowledge, necessitated in handling cashews in such a manner as to prevent any - exposure to the elements, contamination, deterioration of color/shape/size, as well as taste.
Packaging
Over the years, we at SCashews have realized that packaging is a key component of the cashew importing/exporting business. That is why our team of packaging specialists ensures that every consignment of cashews is inspected thoroughly and only then packaged in individual vacuum-sealed tins that hold a volume of 10 kilograms of cashews each.
Shipping
The extraordinary partnerships we have forged with top shipping/transport firms mean that our cashew supplies reach our clients' destinations in tip-top condition, and on time. This ensures that our clients can sort, package, and retail their products without any delays, enabling them to keep up with all their intended schedules and achieve objective targets.
What Sets Us Apart From Other Processed Cashew Exporters
Widespread Geographical Prominence
At SCashew's, our presence has spread across various nations across the globe. We take pride in the fact that our partnerships with the biggest cashew farms in the biggest cashew-producing nations of the globe, enables us to offer our global clientele an extensive range of cashew varieties and grades.
Competitive Pricing
One of the biggest factors for our services and products being highly sought after by cashew retailers from across the globe is our pricing. The fact that we're able to supply cashews of exceptional quality at affordable prices that enable our retailers to obtain a substantial return of investments, is what keeps our clients returning to us time and again.
Efficiency in execution
Our commitment to our clientele begins right from the inspection of raw cashews from the source right up until our shipments reach our clients. Our entire process, that we have perfected over the years, ensures that our clients receive their cashew consignments with the quality in-tact as well as right on-time.
Years Of Experience In The Cashews Import/Export Game
Our team at Selve Cashews brings decades of experience from the processed cashew importing and exporting arena to offer our clients the best services possible. The partnerships we have forged over the years, with top farms and shipment/transport firms, helps us cater to all the quality and quantity requirements of our clients, all year round, so that they may remain industry leaders in their respective market segments.
Please Note - As per SCashew's Terms & Conditions Policy, on placing an order, 50% of the total payment for your order has to be paid upfront in order to initiate the allocation, packaging and shipping process for your order. Upon receipt of your order, payment for the remaining 50% may be carried out.