Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) represent a highly luxurious and prized category in the global snack and food processing sectors. Characterized by their distinct kidney shape, rich buttery texture, and sweet flavor profile, cashews require meticulous processing to protect the integrity of the whole kernel. Aba Impex partners with primary processing facilities equipped with advanced steaming, deshelling, and peeling technologies. This ensures that our cashews maintain their natural ivory hue and clean surfaces without chemical scaling or heat discoloration. We offer an exhaustive selection of premium export grades calibrated by the internationally recognized count-per-pound indexing framework. Each shipment undergoes thorough testing for humidity levels and insect control, followed by packaging in heavy-duty gas-flushed flexible materials or vacuum tins. This careful process protects these delicate kernels from breakage and oxidation during marine transit, delivering a fresh, top-tier product to international retail markets and commercial processing centers worldwide.

Types

• • Premium Whole Grades (W180, W240, W320, W450)
  • Scorched Wholes (SW) and Dessert Wholes
  • Large Pieces / Splits / Butts (Processing Grades)

Specification

Parameter	Standard Specification
Origin	Vietnam / West Africa / India
Moisture Content	3.5% – 5.0% maximum
Color Profile	White / Pale Ivory / Light Ash
Broken Kernels	< 5% maximum within whole-grade lots
Live / Dead Insects	Zero tolerance
Aflatoxin Profile	Negative / Below detectable laboratory limits
Packaging Method	22.68 kg (50 lbs) multi-layer flexi-pouches with N2/CO2 flushing

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g)

Nutrient	Value per 100g
Calories	553 kcal
Total Fat	43.8 g
Saturated Fat	7.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat	23.8 g
Sodium	12 mg
Total Carbohydrates	30.2 g
Dietary Fiber	3.3 g
Sugars	5.9 g
Protein	18.2 g
Magnesium	292 mg
Iron	6.7 mg

Benefits And Uses

• • • Health Benefits: Rich in magnesium, which is crucial for nervous system regulation, blood pressure management, and structural bone synthesis. They provide excellent ratios of plant-based iron and zinc, boosting overall cellular oxygenation and immune function.

• Commercial & Culinary Uses: Widely used as the foundational base for vegan and dairy-free alternatives, including premium cheeses, creams, and yogurts. Highly valued in high-end confectionery, Asian and Middle Eastern cooking pastes, and as a popular stand-alone salted or roasted retail snack.