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Cashew Kernels. Specifications. Standard specifications for Indian cashew kernels for export have been laid down by the Government of India under the Export (Quality Control And Inspection) Act 1963. Grades. Cashew Kernels are graded into white/scorched wholes,pieces,splits,butts etc.. The name W240 has two parts in it. W stands for "White Whole" cashews. If the colour is a little dark, it will become SW 240, which stands for "Scorched Whole" 240. The number 240 signifies how many kernels are there in 1 pound (Lb) of cashew. That's how you get grades like W240, W320, W450, SW320 etc.Little details on cashew nuts of Benin and west Africa in general. ... It is the quantity of cashew kernel that can be obtained after decorticating (remove the shell of a cashew nut) 80 kg of raw cashew nuts. The count is in pounds per 80kg.The true fruit of the cashew tree is a kidney or boxing-glove shaped drupe that grows at the end of the cashew apple. The drupe develops first on the tree, and then the pedicel expands to become the cashew apple. Within the true fruit is a single seed, which is often considered a nut, in the culinary sense.Cultivation of cashew in India is confined mainly to the peninsular areas. It is grown in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, along the west coast of the country and in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal along the east coast of the country.The fruit is a powerhouse of protein and minerals that include copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Further studies also show that cashew contains vitamin C, vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2(riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), and vitamin K.Pistachios are one of the world's most beloved nuts. ... But whether you're a fan of pistachios or not, if you've ever purchased them, you've probably experienced sticker shock. Pistachios come in at a much higher price point than nuts like almonds, cashews, or peanuts. Cashew nuts are nutritionally much the same as other nuts: they are high in fat (around 50 percent), rich in vitamin E and a good source of minerals, particularly magnesium and zinc. While high in fat, all nuts are ranked highly for their healthy unsaturated fats.