White Whole (WW)

Scorched Whole (SW)

Light Blemish Whole (LBW)

Broken

(WB, WS, LP, SP, SB,SS)

Dessert

(DW, DW2, DW3, DWT)

Dessert

(SK, SK2, SK3, TPW, TPN)

Salted Cashew Nut with kernel

Raw cashew

Whole (W)

A cashew kernel is classified as whole if it has the characteristic shape of a cashew kernel and not more than.

1/8th of the kernel has been broken off. This grade may also be designated as W. An excessive number 7/8 kernels or splits that detract from the apperance of the sampled lot may be the basic for claim.

Butt (B)

Kernels which have been broken crosswise, are less than 7/8 but not less than 3/8 of a whole kernel and the cotyledons are still naturally attached. this grade may also be designated as B

Splits (S)

One half of a cashew kernel that has been split lengthwise, provided not more than 1/8 of this cotyledon has been broken off. This grade may also designated as S.