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Cashew Kernels

Cashew kernels are the shelled and peeled nuts of the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale), graded by size and colour. Andhra Pradesh grew 133,800 tonnes of raw cashew nuts on 200,569 hectares in 2023-24, the second-largest crop in India after Maharashtra, mainly in its coastal districts on the Bapatla varieties BPP-1 to BPP-8. Palasa in Srikakulam district is the state's largest cashew kernel centre.

Geodhara International sources cashew kernels through our supplier network in Andhra Pradesh, centred on the Palasa processing cluster in Srikakulam. Raw nuts are cooked, shelled, dried and peeled, then graded into wholes, butts, splits and pieces, vacuum or CO2 and nitrogen packed, and tested per lot for moisture, aflatoxin and microbiology.

Our target markets include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, the Netherlands, and the USA. For snack and confectionery manufacturers, nut roasters, food service distributors, and importers there, we offer consistent bulk supply, competitive pricing, and full export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Andhra Pradesh)

Botanical NameAnacardium occidentale

HS Code0801.32 (ITC HS 0801 32 20 whole, 0801 32 10 broken)

White WholesW180, W210, W240, W320, W450

Other WholesSW (scorched), SSW (scorched seconds), DW (dessert)

Broken GradesButts, splits, large and small white pieces (LWP, SWP), baby bits (BB)

Grade BasisKernels per pound; W320 is 300 - 320 per lb

VarietiesBapatla BPP-1 to BPP-8 (Cashew Research Station, Bapatla)

ColourWhite to pale ivory for W grades

ProcessingCooked, shelled, dried, peeled and graded

Food SafetyAflatoxin, Salmonella and E. coli tested per lot to destination limits

MoistureMax 5% (AFI 3% - 5%)

Packaging25 lb (11.34 kg) tins or flexible pouches, vacuum or CO2 and nitrogen flushed; two per 50 lb (22.68 kg) carton

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life12 months when vacuum or CO2 packed

StorageCool, dry and odour free; cold storage extends shelf life

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodRaw nuts Mar - May; kernels supplied year round

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 15.9 MT (700 cartons)

Quantity:Approx. 25 MT (1,100 cartons)

Uses

Roasted, salted and flavoured cashews for snack brands, usually W240 and W320.
Confectionery, chocolate and bakery inclusions.
Indian sweets such as kaju katli, and curries and gravies thickened with cashew paste.
Dairy-free cashew milk, butter, cream and cheese alternatives.
Trail mixes, breakfast cereals and nut bars.
Ice cream and dessert toppings, using pieces and baby bits.

Known As

EnglishCashew Kernels / Cashew Nuts

Hindiकाजू (Kaju)

Teluguజీడిపప్పు (Jeedipappu)

Arabicكاجو (Kaju)

Japaneseカシューナッツ (Kashū Nattsu)

DutchCashewnoten

Chinese腰果 (Yaoguo)

FAQs

What do cashew grades like W320 mean?

W stands for white wholes and the number is the count of kernels per pound, so W320 has 300 to 320 kernels per pound and W180, the largest common grade, no more than 180. SW and DW are scorched and dessert wholes, slightly darker in colour, while butts, splits and pieces are graded broken kernels for cooking and processing.

Where are your cashew kernels sourced from?

Through our supplier network in Andhra Pradesh, centred on Palasa in Srikakulam district, which the district administration describes as the state's largest cashew kernel centre. Srikakulam has about 24,000 hectares under cashew, and Andhra Pradesh grew 133,800 tonnes of raw cashew nuts in 2023-24, according to the Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development.

What quality checks do you run?

Each lot is graded for size and colour and tested for moisture, kept at 3% to 5% as the AFI specification requires, and for aflatoxin, Salmonella and E. coli against the destination's limits. The certificate of analysis travels with every shipment, and samples are available before contract.

What packaging options are available?

We offer 25 lb (11.34 kg) tins and flexible pouches, vacuum packed or flushed with carbon dioxide and nitrogen, two to a 50 lb carton, with custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.

What export documentation do you provide?

We provide complete export documentation including certificate of origin, phytosanitary and health certificates where the destination requires them, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents.