180 Plain Cashew

A 180 size cashew nut refers to a small-to-medium whole cashew nut where the number “180” indicates that there are approximately 180 cashew nuts per pound. This means each nut is relatively small, weighing roughly 2.5–3 grams on average.

Details:

1. Size:

   • Small to medium-sized whole nuts

   • Compared to larger cashews, the nuts are smaller in diameter and weight

2. Taste & Texture:

   • Naturally buttery, slightly sweet, and soft

   • Can be roasted, salted, spiced, or used in cooking

3. Uses:

   • Cooking: Curries, biryani, desserts like kheer

   • Snacking: Roasted, salted, or spiced

   • Confectionery and baking: Chocolates, pastries, snack mixes

   • Plant-based products: Cashew butter, cashew milk, vegan cheese

4. Market & Pricing:

   • Smaller nuts → more pieces per pound → relatively lower cost than larger sizes

   • Ideal for bulk snack packs or cooking packs

5. Processing Steps:

   • Harvesting → Drying → Shelling → Grading (180, 200, 210, etc.) → Roasting → Packing