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Salt-roasted cashew kernels with testa (A grades)
Whole cashew kernels that keep their natural brown testa, roasted in hot, clean white salt, without oil, in Vietnam. Three series, each made from raw cashew nuts of one origin, ready for retail, repacking and snack brands.
- Three series
- A160 to A450
- Roasted in hot salt, no oil
- Moisture ≤ 3.0%
- Shelf life 12 months
Series and raw cashew nut origin
Sai Gon series
Grades: A210, A240, A320, A450
- Vietnam Raw cashew nut origin
- Vietnam Country of processing
Da Nang series
Grades: A160, A180, A210, A240
- Cambodia Raw cashew nut origin
- Vietnam Country of processing
Ha Noi series
Grades: A180, A240, A320
- Africa Raw cashew nut origin
- Vietnam Country of processing
Series names are trade names. The raw cashew nut origin of each series is fixed and is stated on the label and in the contract. The country of origin on the certificate of origin is determined under the applicable rules of origin.
Grade codes
The number in an A code follows the white whole grade with the same number and refers to the kernels as graded before roasting.
Example: A240
A240, for example, is graded to the WW240 range of 220–240 kernels per pound.
After roasting
Roasting removes some moisture, so a pound of the finished product can hold a few more kernels; if you need a count for the finished product, we agree it in the contract.
A170 on request
A170 (160–170 kernels per pound) is available on request.
Count ranges: White whole kernels and raw kernels with testa.
Specification
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Definition | Whole kernels with testa, roasted in hot, clean white salt (salt and kernels about 50:50 by weight in the roaster), then separated from the salt; no oil is used |
| Salt (NaCl) in the finished product | ≤ 1.0%, or as agreed in the contract; evenly distributed, no caking |
| Moisture (finished product) | ≤ 3.0%, for crispness and stability |
| Roasting quality | Even roast colour; no rancid or oxidised odour |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1 × 10⁴ CFU/g |
| Yeasts and moulds | ≤ 1 × 10² CFU/g |
| E. coli | < 10 CFU/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Aflatoxins, pesticide residues, heavy metals | Within the limits of the importing country; testing scope as agreed in the contract |
| Ingredients | Cashew kernels with testa and salt; no oil |
| Allergen | Contains tree nuts (cashew) |
| Product status | Non-GMO cashew kernels. Not irradiated unless agreed in writing |
Packing, storage and shelf life
- Packing: 2 × 10 kg high-barrier vacuum bags per carton; nitrogen flushing recommended; oxygen absorber optional. Retail and private-label packs on request.
- Storage: at or below 20 °C and below 60% relative humidity, away from sunlight and strong odours.
- Shelf life: 12 months from the packing date in intact packaging stored as above.
Made to your recipe
Roast colour, salt level and pack size can follow your specification.
Roast colour
Salt level
Pack size
We confirm them in writing in the contract specification before production and, on request, send a sample for your approval.
Want to taste the three series side by side? We send samples free of charge up to 200 g per grade; above that, a sample fee applies, stated on our proforma invoice. You pay the courier fee, and we credit it against your first contract.
Version 1.0, effective from the publication date. The signed sales contract and its approved specification prevail for each order.
