W 180, is the ' King of Cashew ' - They are larger in size and very expensive.
W 210, are popularly known as ' Jumbo ' nuts.
W - 240, it is an attractive grade which is reasonably priced.
W 320, are the most popular among cashew kernels and highest in terms of availability, worldwide.
W 450, are the smallest and cheapest white whole kernels and hence the favorite among low priced whole grades.
Specifications:
Grade W240,W320, W450, Splits
Max Serious Damage 0.5%
Max Broken 2%
Max Defect Level 1%
Nutrients in Cashew Nuts:
Cashews are rich in a range of nutrients. One ounce (28 grams) of unroasted, unsalted cashews provides you with around (1Trusted Source):
Calories: 158
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 13 grams
Carbs: 9 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Copper: 67% of the Daily Value (DV)
Magnesium: 20% of the DV
Manganese: 20% of the DV
Zinc: 15% of the DV
Phosphorus: 14% of the DV
Iron: 11% of the DV
Selenium: 10% of the DV
Thiamine: 10% of the DV
Vitamin K: 8% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 7% of the DV
Grade: White Wholes: W240, W280, W290, W320, W450 W500
Scorched Wholes: SW, SW180, SW210, SW240, SW320, SW450, SW500
S (Splits): LWP(Large white pieces), SWP(Small white pieces)
- Color: White/ Light Ash
- Style: Dried
- Inspection: SGS
- Moisture 7% max
- Foreign matter 1%max
- Broken 5% max
- Nut count: 170 - 220 per kilogram
- Out turn: 47 - 53 lbs
- Defective: 10% maximum
- Without presence of residue from pesticides or insects
Raw and roasted Cashew Nuts
1. grade: w240, w320
- moisture: 5% max
- broken: 5% max
- melasma: 3% max
- mould and fungus: 0%
- admixture: 1% max
- silk sell: 3% max
- dent rate: 3% max
2. grade: ws
- moisture: 5% max
- foreign matter : 1%max
- broken: vertical broken
- live insect and larvas: negative
- coliforms, salmonella: negative
3. grade: lp
- moisture: 5% max
- melasma: 3% max
- admixture: 1% max
live insect and larvas: negative
- coliforms, salmonella: negative
1. Cashew nuts, like all nuts, are an excellent source of protein and fiber.
2. They are rich in mono-unsaturated fat which may help protect the heart.
3. Cashew nuts are also a good source of potassium, B vitamins and folate. They contain useful amounts of magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and copper.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 28g (~1 oz.)
(Approx. 16.2 Servings/Pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
Calories From Fat 110
%DV
Total Fat 14g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 0% Calcium 1%
Vitamin C 0% Iron 10%
Specification
item
value
Type - Cashew Nut
Cultivation Type - Organic
Processing Type - Roasted
Style - Dried
Certification - iso
Grade - first
Use - any
Place of Origin - kenya