Premium Whole Cashews (W240)

Product details

Plump, ivory-white, and pleasingly heavy in the hand, these are W240 grade whole cashews — the size and consistency professional kitchens specify when they want their kaju katli to set cleanly and their biryani garnish to hold its shape. The flavour is gently sweet and creamy, with that distinctive buttery finish that makes cashews the most versatile nut in Indian cooking. We sell them raw and unbroken so you can roast, blend, or grind to your own preference.

Where We Source

Our cashews are sourced from the western coastal belt — primarily growers and processors around Mangalore and Goa, with selective lots from Vietnam during off-season months to maintain year-round quality. The W in W240 stands for white whole, and the number refers to the count per pound: roughly 240 kernels per pound, which makes them larger and more premium than the more common W320 grade. Larger kernels mean fewer broken pieces, better visual appeal in sweets and pulao, and a richer mouthfeel. We hand-check every consignment for chipping, scorching, and uniform colour before packing.

How to Enjoy

• Kaju katli: Soak briefly, grind to a smooth paste, and cook with sugar syrup for the festival sweet that defines Diwali gifting.
• Cashew milk and cream: Soak overnight and blend with water for a dairy-free milk; reduce the water for a luxurious cooking cream.
• Biryani and pulao garnish: Fry whole in ghee until golden, scatter over rice along with fried onions and raisins.
• Raw snacking: A small handful straight from the pack — naturally sweet enough to satisfy a mid-afternoon craving without sugar.

Storage & Freshness

Sealed, our W240 cashews stay fresh for six to nine months in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container and ideally move to the refrigerator, especially during summer. Cashews are particularly sensitive to humidity and absorb fridge odours easily, so a tight glass jar is preferable to plastic. Avoid storing near onions, garlic, or strong masalas, which can taint the delicate flavour.

Nutritional Snapshot (per 30g serving)

• Calories: approximately 165 kcal
• Protein: 5.1 g
• Healthy fats: 13 g (mostly monounsaturated)
• Fibre: 1 g
• Key micronutrients: copper, magnesium, zinc

Frequently Asked

What does W240 actually mean?
W240 is an industry grade. The W stands for white whole — meaning the kernel is unbroken and has a clean, light ivory colour with no scorching from the de-shelling process. The 240 indicates approximately 240 kernels per pound, so a higher number like W320 means smaller cashews and W180 means even larger. W240 is widely considered the premium everyday grade for both eating and cooking.

Are these Indian or Vietnamese cashews?
Both, depending on season. India and Vietnam are the two largest producers of quality cashews, and the truth is that processing standards matter more than country of origin. Our primary sourcing is from Mangalore and Goa, but during certain months we draw from carefully chosen Vietnamese lots that meet the same W240 grade and freshness benchmarks. The pack will reflect the current origin transparently.

Why are these more expensive than supermarket cashews?
Three reasons. First, W240 is a larger, more premium grade than the W320 or broken splits often sold cheaply. Second, we buy directly from processors rather than through multiple distributors, but we also reject lots that fail our taste and visual checks — that quality bar costs us volume. Third, freshness: our turnover is fast, so the kernel you receive is closer to harvest than retail-shelf stock.

Free delivery on orders over 999. Direct-sourced. Naturally processed.