Cashew Kernel Grades [Continuation of previous page]

Grade Designation W - 450 Trade Name White Wholes Colour/ characteristics White/pale ivory/light ash, Characteristic shapes Count/454 gms size description 400 - 450 Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % 5 NLSG NLG max % 5 (NLSG & SW together) Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shrivelled kernels also permitted provided such scraping/shrivelling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel.

Grade Designation SW - 320 Trade Name Scorched Wholes Colour/ characteristics Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over - heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma. Count/454 gms size description 300 - 320 Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % 5 NLSG NLG max % 7.5 (NLSG & SSW together) Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shrivelled kernels also permitted provided such scraping/shrivelling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel.

Grade Designation SW - 450 Trade Name Scorched Wholes Colour/ characteristics Kernels may be scorched/ slightly darkened due to over - heating while roasting or drying in drier/borma. Count/454 gms size description 400 - 450 Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % 5 NLSG NLG max % 7.5 (NLSG & SSW together) Remarks: Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. Scraped and partially shrivelled kernels also permitted provided such scraping/shrivelling does not affect the characteristic shape of the kernel.