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VIETNAM CASHEW NUT
INDUSTRY

Vietnam is the world's second largest exporter of Cashew Nut/Kernel. Cultivation is made on about 500,000 hectares of land, mainly in the central coastal provinces and Central Highland, producing about 350,000 mt of kernel annually.

There are about 200 processing factories and a total of 170,000 MT is exported for the year of 2008.

Vietnamese Cashew Nuts are exported to many countries, in particular to the U.S.A., China, Europe and Australia.

We work with major processors who are members of VINACAS (Vietnam Cashew Association).Our export markets are China, Singapore and the Middle-East.
We strive to expand our market and are keen to work with importers from other countries too..Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cashew Grades & Classification

Cashews are graded on how white they are and how broken the kernel is. There are four color grades, four styles of break on the kernel and six sizes (or maximum number of kernels per pound)
Cashew kernels have been classified as below:

Cashew Kernel Standard
Grade Grade Designation Number of kernels per kg Number of kernel per pound
1
 W180 265-395 120-180
2
 W210 440-465 200-210
3
 W240 485-530 220-240
4
 W280 575-620 260-280
5
 W320 660-705 300-320
6
 W400 770-880 350-400
7
 W450 880-990 400-500
8
 W500 990-1100 450-500
Colour and Related Characteristics

The cashew nuts kernel should be white, pale ivory or light ash gray in colour free from black or brown spots


Scorched Whole Kernels
Grade Grade Designation Number of kernels per kg Number of kernel per pound Trade name Colour and Related Characteristics
9
 SW240 485-530 220-240 Scorched kernel 240  
10
 SW320 660-705 300-320 220-240  
11
 SW - - 220-240  
12
 SSW - - 220-240  


Cashew Kernel Standards
Cashew kernel standards have been laid down by the following organizations:
* AFI (Association of Food Industries of New York)
* TCVN 4850 1998 - Vietnam Cashew Nuts Kernel and Technical Request
* CENTA
* Grade Specification for Indian cashew Nuts kernel

Other Specifications
Cashew kernels is completely free from living insects, moulds, from rodent contamination and insect damage, visible to the naked eye or be free from magnification in necessary cases.
Cashew kernels has natural smell, shall be free from rancid smell or any other unfamiliar smell.

Moisture content: The Cashew kernels shall have a moisture content not greater than 5% calculated in mass.

Packing:
Standard: 50 lb/vacuum bag or 22.68 kg/vacuum bag.
For delivery to China: Net weight 11.0 to 11.4 kg per tin, two tins shall be packed in a carton box
For delivery to Europe: in plastic bag with vacuum pressure, net weight 11.34 kg or 22.68 kg per plastic bag, carton box outside plastic bag.











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