Cashew Kernel Grades [Continuation of previous page]

Grade Designation SSW Trade Name Scorched Wholes Seconds Colour/ characteristics Kernels may be over - scorched, immature, shrivelled (Pirival), speckled (Karaniram), discoloured and light blue. Count/454 gms size description N.A Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % 5 NLSG NLG max % 7.5 (DW) Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould, rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter.

Grade Designation FS Trade Name Fancy Splits Colour/ characteristics White ivory or light ash. Kernels split naturally lengthwise Count/454 gms size description N.A Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % 5 NLSG NLG max % 5 (SS) 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 FB Trade Name Fancy Butts Colour/ characteristics White/pale ivory or light ash. Kernels broken cross - wise (evenly or unevenly) naturally attached. Count/454 gms size description N.A Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % 5 NLSG NLG max % 5 (SB) 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.