Quality & documents · Specifications
White splits (WS) and large pieces (LP)
Peeled cashew kernel broken grades for roasting, seasoning, snack mixes, bakery, confectionery and industrial use. Clean, sound and sieved to a consistent size.
- White splits (WS)
- Large pieces (LP)
- Moisture ≤ 5.0%
- Shelf life 12 months
Grades and typical uses
Grade
WS: white splits
Description: Mainly kernels split naturally into their two halves, with minimal small fragments; pale cream to white
Typical uses: Roasting, seasoning, snack mixes, bakery inclusions
Grade
LP: large pieces
Description: Mainly large broken pieces, with minimal meal or powder; sound, clean and uniform
Typical uses: Confectionery, bakery, coated products, industrial processing
Small pieces (SP) and baby bits (BB) are available on request.
Physical and sensory requirements
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Appearance and colour | Clean, sound and reasonably uniform; pale cream to white |
| Odour and taste | Fresh cashew character; free from rancid, sour, musty or foreign odour or taste |
| Texture | Naturally crisp and free-flowing; no abnormal softness or caking |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% |
| Free fatty acids | ≤ 1.0% (as oleic acid) |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 2 meq O₂/kg fat |
| Foreign matter | Absent |
| Infestation | No live infestation; no dead insects |
| Damaged or rancid kernels | ≤ 0.5% |
| Visible mould | 0% |
| Discolouration | ≤ 1.0% |
| WS size control | Large pieces ≤ 25% as standard. A higher share of splits can be specified on request; the price reflects the share agreed |
| LP size control | Small pieces below 6 mm and meal together < 10% |
| Control method | Visual inspection and sieve control under the approved sampling plan |
Food-safety criteria
| Test | Limit |
|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 2 µg/kg, unless the contract sets another limit that complies with the importing country |
| Total aflatoxins | ≤ 4 µg/kg, unless the contract sets another limit that complies with the importing country |
| Pesticide residues | Within the maximum residue limits of the importing country, including the EU where applicable |
| Heavy metals | Risk-based monitoring and compliance with the importing country's limits |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1 × 10⁵ CFU/g |
| Yeasts and moulds | ≤ 1 × 10³ CFU/g |
| E. coli | < 10 CFU/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
Composition and product status
Ingredient
100% raw cashew kernels.
Allergen
Contains tree nuts (cashew). Cross-contact controls follow the agreed food-safety programme.
Product status
Non-GMO. Not irradiated unless agreed in writing.
Intended use
WS and LP are not roasted. Depending on your application, they are used directly or processed further, for example roasted; the intended use and the microbiological criteria that apply to it are stated in the contract.
Packing, storage and shelf life
- Packing: one 22.68 kg vacuum PE bag per carton, or two 11.34 kg vacuum PE bags per carton, unless the contract specifies another approved format.
- Cartons and labels: export-grade, clean, dry, sound and sealed. Labels show the product, grade, lot, net weight, packing and best-before dates, origin and agreed shipping marks.
- Shelf life: 12 months from the packing date, unopened and stored as stated below.
- Storage: at or below 20 °C and below 65% relative humidity; dry, clean and well ventilated, away from direct sunlight, strong odours, chemicals and pests.
Release and documents
- Each lot is checked against the approved specification and sampling plan before release.
- The finished lot code traces back to the raw material, processing, packing and shipment records.
- Supporting documents can include a certificate of analysis, microbiology and aflatoxin results, packing list, commercial invoice and origin documents, as agreed.
- Any buyer-specific deviation is written into the signed contract or the approved specification before production.
Buying for a production line? Send your target size range and application, and we will propose the grade, sieve control and packing.
Request a quotation or write to sales@leduongcashew.com
Version 1.0, effective from the publication date. The signed sales contract and its approved specification prevail for each order.
