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Super King Grade

170 - 180 Kernels / lb

Uniform Ivory White Kernels

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Moisture

< 4.8% AFI

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Defects

< 1.0% Max

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Grade W-180 King Cashew Kernels

Hand-graded from the largest raw cashew nuts grown in Panruti and West Africa coastal belts. Characterized by unmatched kernel size, buttery mouthfeel, and pristine ivory luster.

Indicative Ex-Factory:

₹1,450 / kg

Export FOB Price:

~$17.50 / kg

inventory_2 Commercial MOQ: 50 kg (1 Master Carton) | Container: 20ft FCL (16 MT)

Vacuum-packed with high-purity nitrogen in 25lb tins or EVOH oxygen-barrier pouches.

Physical & Chemical Specifications Tested per AFI 2020 Protocol
Standard Nomenclature: White Wholes 180 (W-180)
Kernel Count / Pound: 170 - 180 kernels / lb
Kernel Count / Kilogram: 375 - 395 kernels / kg
Max Moisture Content: < 4.8% (Target 4.2%)
Broken / Scrap Tolerance: < 1.0% Max (Super Clean)
Free Fatty Acids (FFA): < 0.5% (Expressed as Oleic Acid)
Aflatoxin B1 + B2 + G1 + G2: < 4.0 ppb (EU & US Compliant)
Standard Export Packaging: 2 x 25 lb Tins in 50 lb Master Carton

Association of Food Industries (AFI) Quality Standard

Defect tolerances permissible under US / European import mandates.

Grade 1 - Premium First Quality
Defect Classification AFI Standard Allowed Vistanut Export Tolerance Lab Test Method
First Quality Fancy (White Wholes) Min. 85.0% > 98.5% Guaranteed Optical CCD Color Sensor
Spotted / Blemish Kernels Max. 1.5% < 0.5% Buhler Dual Optical Ejection
Insect Damage / Frass Max. 0.5% 0.0% (Zero Tolerance) UV Blacklight + Organic CO2
Rancid / Decayed Kernels Max. 0.5% < 0.1% Peroxide & FFA Chemical Assay
Foreign Matter (Stones, Shell fragments) Max. 0.05% 0.00% (Triple Destoned) Metal Detector + Rare Earth Magnet
Moisture Content Max. 5.0% 3.8% - 4.5% Halogen Moisture Analyzer
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Our Comprehensive Cashew Portfolio

We supply high-grade certified cashew kernels, high-yield raw cashew nuts (RCN), and industrial culinary grades with complete factory traceability and end-to-end container logistics.

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Processed Cashew Kernels

  • W-180 (King of Cashews): Large, premium-grade nuts with rich taste and crunchy texture.
  • W-210 (Jumbo): Known for substantial size, appearance, and creamy flavor.
  • W-240: Standard whole kernels offering a balanced combination of size and cost-effectiveness.
  • W-320: High demand, standard-sized whole kernels known for consistent quality and versatility in culinary uses.
AFI Certified Export Standard
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Allied Cashew Products

  • Cashew Pieces: Broken cashew nuts used in confectionery and cooking.
  • Roasted and Salted Cashews: Value-added cashews packaged for direct consumption.
  • Cashew Splits & Pieces: Ideal for cooking, garnishing, and processed food industries.
  • Organic Cashews: Cultivated without synthetic inputs, catering to health-conscious consumers.
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Raw Cashew Nuts

  • West African Origins: High out-turn nuts sourced directly from Ivory Coast, Benin, Ghana, and Guinea-Bissau.
  • Indian Farmgate Harvest: Direct farmer partnerships across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Rigorous Pre-Shipment Testing: Calibrated for KOR (48-52 lbs), moisture (<8%), and nut count (180-200/kg).
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