| Appearance | Raw, whole, and uniform light brown nuts |
| Moisture Content | 10% maximum |
| Outturn | 48-52 lbs per 80 kg bag |
| Nut Count | 170-200 nuts per kg |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% maximum |
| Defective Nuts | 5.0% maximum |
| Shell Oil Content | 25-30% |
| Kernel Yield | 20-25% |
| Shelf Life | 12 months under proper storage |
| Use | Processing into edible cashew kernels and snacks |