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Quality standards for
raw cashew nuts
The crop season in West Africa is from
March to June.
There is not a general
standard for cashew nuts but some parameters can establish the quality of
the cashew and the appreciation on the market
1 - Out-turn / Yield
It is the quantity of almonds we can get after to have decorticated 80 kg
of raw cashew nuts. The count is in pounds per 80kg.
A good out turn is from 43 to 48 lbs
An excellent out turn is from 48 to 55 lbs
2-. Nut
count
It is the number or raw cashew nuts per kg
170 excellent
180-190 very good
190-200 good
200-210 middle
210-220 low middle
230 limit acceptable
lower: poor
Nota :
- It is necessary to balance this information with the out-turn
- In West Africa most of the raw cashew nuts, depending the year, have a
nut count from 190 to 210.
3- Moisture / Humidity
For export 12% and less otherwise there are risks for the goods during the
shipping
4-
Foreign matter
5% max
5-
Defective
Lower than 10%
Nota bene Some sources in Africa are more
valued on the market
The major importers from Asia and Europe go directly in the bushland to
buy
Do not expect to obtain any discount during the season
Offers are valid for a few days only.
No one exporter agree with a payment after arrival to the final port: SGS
control before shipping |
