Based in United States, we are a trustworthy Exporter and Supplier of Raw Cashew Nuts . The Cashew Nuts, we offer, are widely acclaimed in the international market, owing to their superb taste, crispiness and longer shelf life. For their bulk orders, contact us. We are capable of delivering all the orders within the promised time period. The credit for the same goes to our strong distribution network! Details : Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale L.) is a tree crop of considerable economic importance to Nigeria and other tropical countries. Apart from being a source of useful products and byproducts for food, medicinal and industrial applications, cashew gives also a useful shade, while ornamental and alley trees are suitable for the control of soil erosion, particularly for the protection of watersheds and dams. Harvest : Cashew nut setting begins in the middle of dry season, while harvesting takes place mainly in February or March. The entire harvest period occupies about 16 weeks. In the Eastern and Western parts of the country, where quality cashew nuts are grown, nuts are allowed to drop to the ground before they are collected. This practice ensures that only ripe nuts are collected. Nuts normally fall to the ground with their apples attached; the two are normally separated with a twisting action during collection. The remnants of the apple flash adhering to the nuts are removed with a sharp knife. After picking, the nuts are dried in the sun for 2 to 3 days, to reduce their moisture content to about 12 %. Properly dried nuts are packed in jute bags and can be kept for 6 to 10 months, if stored in suitable condition. Specifications : Moisture - 8 - 10% Max Black Spotted Nuts - 2% Max Moldy Nuts - 05% Max Insect Damaged - 0.5% Max Rancid Nuts - 1.5% Max Immature Nuts - 0.05% Max Void Nuts - 0.5% Max Total Defective Nuts - 0.5 - 1.5% Max Float Rate - 18% Max Damaged & Discolored Nuts - 4-5% Color - Brown Nut Count - 180 - 200 Nuts Out Turn - 48 - 50 Lbs Packaging - 80Kg Seaworthy Jute Bag