Cashew kernels | Tanzania → Middle East
Cashew kernels from Tanzania
Cashew kernels processed in Tanzania from East African raw cashew, supplied to importers, packers and food manufacturers across the Middle East. Every offer states the grade, count, moisture and packing.
- Processed in Tanzania
- To the Middle East
- Vacuum packed
Grades
Kernel grades buyers ask us for
Grade names follow the common international convention (Cashew kernel grade names follow a common international convention: W means white whole kernels and the number is how many kernels make up a pound (W320 = about 300–320 per lb). Lower numbers are larger kernels. S, B, LWP, SWP and BB are splits, butts and pieces.). The grades and quantities available are confirmed in each offer.
White wholes
- W180Request offer
White Wholes W180
170–180 kernels per lb · 375–395 per kg
The largest whole kernels, for premium retail and gifting.
- W210Request offer
White Wholes W210
200–210 kernels per lb · 440–465 per kg
Large wholes for premium packs.
- W240Request offer
White Wholes W240
220–240 kernels per lb · 485–530 per kg
Large wholes, widely used in retail packs.
- W320Request offer
White Wholes W320
300–320 kernels per lb · 660–705 per kg
The most traded grade, for snacking and retail.
- W450Request offer
White Wholes W450
400–450 kernels per lb · 880–990 per kg
Smaller wholes, good value for roasting and mixes.
Splits and butts
- SRequest offer
Splits (S)
Kernels split naturally along the length, for sweets, bakery and cooking.
- BRequest offer
Butts (B)
Kernels broken across, for confectionery and food service.
Pieces
- LWPRequest offer
Large White Pieces (LWP)
For bakery, toppings and ready meals.
- SWPRequest offer
Small White Pieces (SWP)
For confectionery, sauces and processing.
- BBRequest offer
Baby Bits (BB)
Fine pieces for pastes, fillings and industrial use.
What every offer states
Specifications in writing, before you commit
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Grade and count
The grade code and kernel count per pound, so you know exactly what size you are buying.
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Moisture
Kernel moisture for the lot. Export kernels are normally dried to around 5% or below for shelf life.
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Colour and breakage
Colour class (white or scorched) and the share of broken kernels allowed in a whole grade.
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Packing
Vacuum or gas-flushed packs, carton weight and pallet or container load.
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Documents
Certificate of origin, phytosanitary or health certificate, and analysis report where the buyer needs one.
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Shipment window
Port of loading in Tanzania, destination port and the month of shipment.
From raw nut to kernel
Where these kernels come from
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East African raw cashew
Raw cashew nuts from the Tanzanian crop, bought on Kernel Output Ratio (outturn): pounds of usable kernel from one 80 kg bag of raw cashew nuts. The main measure of a lot’s value., Number of raw nuts per kilogram. A lower count means larger nuts. and moisture.
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Processed in Tanzania
Steamed, shelled, peeled, dried and graded into wholes, splits and pieces.
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Packed for export
Vacuum or gas-flushed packs in cartons, ready for container shipment.
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Shipped to the Middle East
Documents prepared and checked before dispatch to your destination port.
Buying raw cashew nuts for your own processing? See raw cashew nuts from Africa.
Looking for a kernel grade?
Tell us the grade, quantity and destination port, and we will reply with an offer that states count, moisture and packing.