Cashew came to India with the Portuguese and is a native of Brazil. It is the third largest consumed tree nut in the world. The Indian soil favoured this nut so well that India has been cultivating cashew nuts as a popular native crop, making this country the second largest cashew producers in the World. Therefore, listing those dealing in Indian cashew nuts among the leading cashew nuts exporters and suppliers.

The tropical climatic conditions have helped in cultivating cashew nuts along the eastern and western coastal stretch of India. As a matter of fact, over 60 percent of the cashews consumed globally are processed in India

Cashew Kernels are graded into white/scorched wholes,pieces,splits,butts etc.. depending on the shape,size & colour of the kernel.The Govt.of India  Act prescribes 33 different grades of cashew kernels. Only 26 grades are commercially available and exported. They are:

W – 180, is the ‘ King of Cashew ‘ – They are larger in size and very expensive

W – 210, are popularly known as ‘ Jumbo ‘ nuts.
     
W – 240, it is an attractive grade which is reasonably priced.
     
W – 320, are the most popular among cashew kernels and highest in terms of availability, worldwide.
     
W – 450, are the smallest and cheapest white whole kernels and hence the favorite among low priced whole grades.

Scorched wholes are another grade of cashew kernels, which have a slight brown colour due to longer roasting. They have all the other characteristics of white kernels and have the same nutritional qualities.

Butts, splits and pieces are   priced lower  and are ideal for cooking, preparation of sweets and savoury snacks.