Vietnamese cashew kernel standards TCVN 4850:1998

Just like any other important nut, cashews are rich in nutrients and supply the body with extra energy. Cashew nut is becoming more popular not only for its characteristic flavor but also its nutritional value and health benefits.

The following is a summary of research papers, research books, scientific articles, research theses, etc. on cashew tree and products derived from cashew tree such as cashew nut, cashew nut, cashew leaf , etc. Those studies are written by many researchers around the world. In addition, there are research papers related to the cashew industry and other nutritious nuts.

Cashew nut producers should pay attention and apply the following standards and technical requirements of cashew nuts in each appropriate case to well meet the technical requirements of customers and have a production plan to produce products that meet quality requirements according to current specific regulations. 

TCVN 4850:2010 is compiled by CAFECONTROL, appraised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, proposed by the General Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality and published by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Raw cashew nut is the real fruit of the cashew tree. Raw nuts consist of a hard outer shell, a silken shell surrounding the kernel and the kernel. The red or yellow cashew apple that is swollen and red or yellow is a fake fruit.

Being made from fully matured nuts of the varieties Anacardium mysidentale L. of the Anacardiaceae family.

Being known in the ASEAN countries as set out in Annex 1

Being processed into raw materials (whole, splits or pieces) in order to offer to consumers.

Each shipment to the U.S. shall be of good quality and be stored in accordance with good commercial practice. No live infestation is permitted.

Standards of cashew kernels are built based on AFI standards and ISO standards, shown in the book "Cashew nuts - Production and processing" of author Pham Dinh Thanh, 2003.

Vietnamese cashew kernel standards TCVN 4850:1998

General technical requirements for cashew kernels

Nowadays, cashew has become an export crop with high economic value for many countries that have favorable natural conditions for cashew tree development. Cashew has been such a popular product because demand for cashew kernels has been increasing with the wealth of countries.

The quality of cashew kernel products depends a great deal on the quality of raw cashews which are put into processing. It could be said that eighty percent of kernel quality is determined by the quality of raw cashew nuts.

After being graded properly (dry enough: humidity < 5%), cashew kernels are packed in tin boxes (a type of standard packaging has been accepted by the market for decades). Each box contains a net weight of 25lb (1lb = 0.4534kg).