Cashew Kernel Grades [Continuation of previous page]
Grade Designation |
SS |
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Trade Name |
Scorched Splits |
Colour/ characteristics |
Kernels split naturally lengthwise Kernels may be scorched / slightly darkened due to over - heating while roasting or drying in the drier/ borma |
Count/454 gms size description |
N.A |
Max Moisture % |
5 |
Broken Max % |
5 |
NLSG NLG max % |
7.5
(DS) |
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. |
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Grade Designation |
SB |
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Trade Name |
Scorched Butts |
Colour/ characteristics |
Kernels broken crosswise (evenly or unevenly ) and naturally attached. Kernels may be scorched / slightly darkened due to over heating while roasting or drying in the drier/ borma. |
Count/454 gms size description |
N.A |
Max Moisture % |
5 |
Broken Max % |
5 |
NLSG NLG max % |
7.5
(DB) |
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. |
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Grade Designation |
LWP |
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Trade Name |
Large White Pieces |
Colour/ characteristics |
White/ ivory or light ash. |
Count/454 gms size description |
Kernels broken into more than two pieces and not passing through 4 mesh 16 swg sieve / 4.75 mm. I.S. Sieve. |
Max Moisture % |
5 |
Broken Max % |
N.A |
NLSG NLG max % |
5
(SW & SP 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. |
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