Raw Cashew Nuts

Product Description

Join us on this journey of nutty bliss and experience the wholesome goodness of cashew nuts like never before. Our cashew nuts tell a story of flavor, quality, and delight, providing you with an adventure that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

Crop Profile:

• Common Name: Cashew nuts, RCN, Cashew nut Shell-on, Cashew nut in a shell
• Botanical Name: Anacardium occidentale
• Harmonized System Code: Cashew kernels 08013200; Inshell (RCN) 08013100

  Global Production:

  Nigeria ranks among the largest global producers of cashew nuts. Other major global contributors include Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Ivory Coast. These nations play a significant role in shaping the dynamics of the cashew industry worldwide.

  Varieties:

  Different varieties of cashew nuts exist, and they are often classified based on their size and the number of kernels per kilogram/pound. Common varieties in Nigeria include W180, W240, and W320.

  Uses of Cashew Nuts:

• Culinary Delight:
• Snacking: Enjoyed as a standalone snack—roasted, salted, or flavored.
• Cooking: A popular ingredient in savory and sweet dishes, offering a rich, buttery flavor and delightful crunch.
• Baking: Enhances texture and flavor in cookies, cakes, and desserts.
• Culinary Garnish: Whole or chopped cashews serve as an excellent garnish for salads, rice dishes, and desserts. They not only enhance visual appeal but also provide a delightful crunch
• Indian Cuisine and Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine
• Cashew Derivatives:
• Cashew Butter: Excellent alternative to peanut butter.
• Cashew Milk: A creamy, dairy-free milk used in coffee, cereal, smoothies etc
• Cashew Oil: This oil is used in cooking and as a base for cosmetics. With a high smoking point, cashew oil is suitable for frying and other culinary applications.
• Cashew Flour: Its a gluten-free flour alternative used in baking and cooking. Cashew flour adds a nutty flavor to recipes and is suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

• Industrial Applications:

• Cashew Shell Liquid (CSL): A byproduct of cashew nut processing, CSL is utilized in the production of resins, varnishes, and automotive brake linings. It is also used as a biomass fuel to generate clean power.
• Medicinal and Traditional: Cashews offer a multitude of medicinal benefits, including promoting heart health, supporting bone health, and boosting the immune system. They contribute to weight management, improve brain function, and promote healthy skin. Cashews also play a role in regulating blood sugar, reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and providing essential nutrients. Additionally, the cashew apple is utilized in traditional remedies and beverages.

• Trade Specifications of our Raw Cashew Nuts:

• Origin: Nigeria
• Product Types: Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN)
• Physical Specification: Based on Buyers Specification
• Quantity: Based on Buyers Specification
• MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 2 Metric Tons
• Trade Process: Trade Process: A duly signed sales contract is required. Incoterms:  Ex Works/FOB/CIF.
• Moisture Content: 5% Max
• Fat/Oil Content: 47% and up to 65% of oleic acid.
• Purity: Above 97%
• Inspection: SGS/Cotecna/Intertek/Bureau Veritas
• Packaging: Based on Buyers Specification