| Common Name | Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) |
| Botanical Name | Anacardium occidentale |
| Appearance | Kidney-shaped shell with attached nut inside |
| Color | Grey to light brown (outer shell) |
| Size | 2–5 cm in length |
| Odor | Characteristic, free from rancid or moldy smell |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 8–10% (as per international trade standard) |
| Nut Count (Per kg) | 170–200 (varies by origin and grade) |
| Outturn | 45–52 lbs per 80 kg bag (good quality yield) |
| Shelling Yield | 22–28% (kernel to whole nut ratio) |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 0.5–1% |