Specifications

Cashew nut grading

White wholes 
W180 (super large)Between 120 and 180 kernels per lb (266-395 kernels per kg)
W210 (large)Between 200 and 210 kernels per lb (395-465  kernels per kg)
W240Between 230 and 240 kernels per lb (485-530 kernels per kg)
W280Between 270 and 280 kernels per lb (575-620 kernels per kg)
W320Between 300 and 320 kernels per lb (660-706 kernels per kg)
W450Between 400 and 450 kernels per lb (880-990 kernels per kg)
White pieces 
ButtsA kernel broken cleanly across the section of the nut.
SplitsA kernel which has broken down the natural line of cleavage to form a cotyledon.
PiecesA kernel which has broken across the section but does not qualify for a butt and is above a specific size.
Small piecesAs above but smaller.
Baby bitsVery small pieces of kernel which are white in colour.
Scorched grades 
WholesWhole kernels that have been slightly scorched during the process but are otherwise sound. These are not graded according to size.
ButtsButts that have been scorched.
SplitsSplits that have been scorched.
PiecesAs for pieces, but which have been scorched during processing and contain all but the very small pieces.
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