Raw Cashew Kernel from Indonesia

PT. Kurongkor Utama was established in 1995 and is based in Indonesia. They are a trader of food and beverages extract. The company also deals in telecommunication, medical equipment, commodities and agrochemicals. They ensure that quality checks are conducted at each stage of the supply chain. The company deals with internationally certified growers and producers. They are a registered company under the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia. They aim to export the best quality Indonesian products directly to the consumers across the world.

PT. Kurongkor Utama stores the cashew nuts in warehouse facilities. The harvested and sorted cashew nuts in temperature and humidity controlled containers. It is ensured that the product is not exposed to direct sunlight and moisture. The cashew nuts are vacuum packed in bulk quantities in 11 kg and 34 kg bags. 2 bags are then stored in each carton. The company prefers the delivery of its products through sea freight from the Surabaya Port.

PT. Kurongkor Utama deals with internationally certified growers and producers and performs quality checks during every stage of the supply chain. The ensure that all quality aspects. They pay key attention to the natural smell, presence of rancid or any other unnatural smell. The cashew kernels should have a moisture content of not more than 5% by weight. The company is registered with the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia.

Cashew production in Indonesia is mainly confined to the Eastern parts of the country. These areas are characterized by sparse rainfall and a long dry season, which is considered ideal for high productivity of cashew. Plantation farming is the cultivation method followed by the producers of cashew. Harvesting is usually carried out in the dry season which starts from July and goes up to November. Currently, Indonesia is the fifth leading producer of cashew in the world, as it is backed by a high and steady production volume every year.

PT. Kurongkor Utama offers raw and shelled cashew kernels of W240 (Wholes), W320 (Wholes) and WS (White Splits) grades. In its raw form, the cashew kernel is soft, white and meaty. When roasted the change the colour and taste. The nuts can also be consumed salted. They can be used for consumption or for further processing to make snacks, desserts or candies. Cashew nuts can last for 6 months under refrigerated environment and for up to 1 year if frozen.

Cashews have become popular throughout the world for their delicate flavour and extraordinary health benefits. They’re rich in nutrients and can be used in a variety of ways. They’ve been linked to benefits like weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and a healthier heart. Manufacturers always sell cashews in their shelled state, as part of the shell contains a resin that is not safe for consumption. The kernel is the principal and most important commercial product of cashew tree and is therefore essential to the selection process in projects for the genetic improvement of the crop. The fact that the kernel is enclosed in the nut makes it impossible to use it directly in the evaluation and selection of genotypes.