Cashew Kernel Grades [Continuation of previous page]

Grade Designation SSP Trade Name Scorched Small Pieces Colour/ characteristics Kernels may be scorched / slightly darkened due to over heating while roasting or drying in drier / borma Count/454 gms size description Pieces smaller than SP but not passing through a 6 mesh 20 SWG Sieve / 2.80 mm I.S. Sieve. Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % N.A NLSG NLG max % 5 (DSP) 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 BB Trade Name Baby Bits Colour/ characteristics White/ Pale ivory or light ash Count/454 gms size description Plemules and broken kernels smaller than those described as SWP but not passing through a 10 mesh 24 SWG Sieve / 1.70 mm I.S. Sieve. Max Moisture % 5 Broken Max % N.A NLSG NLG max % 1% (Cashew powder) 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.