Plain Natural Wholes - Cashew is graded in three categories based
on colour. White Wholes (“W” appearance – white, pale ivory),
Scorched Wholes (“SW” – slightly reddish) and Scorched Wholes
Seconds (“SSW” – discolored); W and SW Wholes are graded according
to size, i.e. number of nuts per Pound; Super Premium – W **0;
Premium – W **0; Regular – W **0; Economy – SW **0
Natural Halves - Cashew Kernels broken evenly into 2 parts are less
expensive than wholes. They are used in economy packs and also for
candy bars, sweets and pastry. Splits are crisper than wholes and
sometimes preferred for that reason. The different varieties are:
Fancy Splits (FS): White halves split lengthwise; Fancy Bults (FB):
White halves broken crosswise; Scorched Splits; Scorched Bults
Natural Broken’s - Natural Cashew pieces are used in economy packs
and also in confectionery, pastry, ice creams & cooking; Large
White Pieces (LWP); Scorched Pieces (SP); Scorched Pieces Seconds
(SPS)
