Cashew Kernel Grades [Continuation of previous page]
Grade Designation |
SP |
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Trade Name |
Scorched Pieces |
Colour/ characteristics |
Kernels may be scorched / slightly darkened due to over heating while roasting or drying in the drier / borma. |
Count/454 gms size description |
Pieces not passing through a 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve / 4.75 mm I.S Sieve |
Max Moisture % |
5 |
Broken Max % |
N.A |
NLSG NLG max % |
7.5 (SSP & SPS 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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Grade Designation |
SPS |
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Trade Name |
Scorched Pieces Seconds |
Colour/ characteristics |
Kernels may be over - scorched,immature, shrivelled (Pirival), speckled (Karaniram), discoloured and light blue |
Count/454 gms size description |
Kernels broken into pieces but not passing through a 4 mesh 16 SWG sieve / 4.75 mm I.S Sieve. |
Max Moisture % |
5 |
Broken Max % |
N.A |
NLSG NLG max % |
7.5
(DP & DSP together) |
Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould, rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. |
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Grade Designation |
SWP |
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Trade Name |
Small White Pieces |
Colour/ characteristics |
White/ Pale ivory or light ash |
Count/454 gms size description |
Broken Kernels smaller
than those described on LWP but not passing through 6 mesh 20 SWG sieve / 2.80 mm 1.S. Sieve. |
Max Moisture % |
5 |
Broken Max % |
N.A |
NLSG NLG max % |
5
(BB & SSP together) |
Kernels shall be completely free from infestation, insect damage, mould, rancidity, adhering testa and objectionable extraneous matter. We export baby bits either as toasted or plain with a ½ percent additional tolerance for foreign matter. |
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