Quality Standards
Comprehensive inspection metrics ensuring every cashew meets international excellence benchmarks
Key Inspection Metrics
Our rigorous standards for quality assurance
Moisture Content
≤ 10%
Critical parameter affecting storage life, mold prevention, and overall kernel quality during processing
Pass
≤ 10%
Conditional
10-14%
Fail
> 14%
Count per kg (Out Count)
160-180 kernels/kg
Number of kernels per kilogram indicating size uniformity and grade classification standards
Pass
160-180
Conditional
145-159 or 181-195
Fail
195
Fully Damaged Nuts
< 85 gm per sample
Weight of kernels with severe damage including mold, insect damage, and mechanical breakage
Pass
< 85 gm
Conditional
85-95 gm
Fail
> 95 gm
Void & Oil Nuts
< 20 gm combined
Void nuts (empty shells) and oil-damaged kernels affecting processing efficiency and quality
Pass
< 20 gm
Conditional
20-35 gm
Fail
> 35 gm
Total Damage (M+O+G)
< 80 gm per sample
Combined weight of moldy, oily, and germinated nuts indicating overall defect levels
Pass
< 80 gm
Conditional
80-96 gm
Fail
> 96 gm
Spotted/Immature Nuts
< 18 gm combined
Partially sound nuts with spots and immature kernels that may affect final grade classification
Pass
< 18 gm
Conditional
18-25 gm
Fail
> 25 gm
Good Kernels
≥ 230 gm per sample
Weight of premium quality kernels free from defects, ready for export-grade classification
Pass
≥ 230 gm
Conditional
220-229 gm
Fail
< 220 gm
KOR (Kernel Outturn Ratio)
≥ 40%
Calculated as K/(Sh+0.75*Tk), the most critical indicator of processing efficiency and economic value
Pass
≥ 43%
Conditional
40-42.9%
Fail
< 40%
Sample Inspection Results
Real-world quality analysis data from recent batch inspections
* All measurements based on standard 300g sample size. KOR calculated using formula: K/(Sh+0.75*Tk)
Grade Classifications
International standard cashew kernel grades
Our Inspection Process
Seven rigorous steps to ensure quality excellence
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