INTERNATIONAL TRADER OF AGRO COMMODITIES

CASHEW KERNELS

The nuts of kidney shape have always been an authentic part of all the culinary around the world. Cashews generally are imported from western, central and eastern regions of African countries. Also, cashew nuts are also being imported in India, processed, packed and distributed in the local markets and even re-exported to international markets. e

There are two kinds of cashew trading that are done in the international trade markets:

1. Import and export of raw cashew nuts
2. Import and export of cashew kernels

Standard level specifications for the cashew kernels have been laid down which are as follows:

Grades:

The grading of kernels are done depending upon the color, sizes & shape into white/scorches white pieces, splits, butts, etc., these are as follows:

• W – 180– large in size, expensive (king of cashews).
• W – 210 (Jumbo nuts).
• W – 240– reasonable price (attractive grade).
• W – 320 (highly available worldwide, most popular).
• W – 450 – cheapest (smallest, white whole kernels).
• Scorched wholes – slight brown color.
• Butts, splits and pieces – are of lower prices (usually used in cooking and making sweets).

Various internal inspection checks are:

1. Count check – the grades are checked for their counts
2. Taste check – checked for its taste and odor
3. Infestation – checked for insects, live, dead larva inside the kernel hollows
4. Clumping – after packaging, packets are randomly selected and opened to check clumps
5. Foreign bodies

Pre-Shipment Inspection and Quality Control

The pre-shipment is done as per the prescribed standards by basically drawing samples from the finished products. Inspection and quality control are conditional of voluntary actions.

Packaging and standard weight

Cashews in bulk are packed in prime tins of 4 gallons having a net weight of 11.34 kg (25lbs). The tins are vacuumed, then filled with carbon dioxide and finally sealed. 2 of these tins of the same grades are packed together in a carton and exported. The weight of the carton is around 50 lbs. (net weight).

Our company has been the prime trader of agro commodities products in which it acts as a prime supplier of raw cashew nut traders and cashew processors in India and cashew kernels traders in the USA.

VANILLA

Cured Vanilla beans are some of the most premium agro commodities. Even the top vanilla producing areas of the world witness prosperity from the premium prices that they fetch every harvest.

Vanilla cultivation isn’t effortless, the farmers have to look out for the first sign of bloom in their vines. They have to be hand-pollinated to ensure the flower’s fertilization.

There have been projections that the global Vanilla market will witness a CAGR of 3.9% during the period of 2020-2025.

Some of the factors contributing to the increased global demand for Vanilla is the growing population and rising demand for flavored food.

How to differentiate Vanilla from different regions?

• Madagascar Vanilla – rich and creamy
• Mexican Vanilla – bold, dark, smokey
• Indian Vanilla – full, chocolate
• Indonesian Vanilla – mild, well balanced
• Tahitian Vanilla – floral, cherry-chocolate
• Tonga Vanilla – earthy, fig, raisin

Africa is dominating the global Vanilla trade as it requires manual labor and Africa has the resources and manpower.

Mudra Global has been sourcing the best qualities of Vanilla from regions like Madagascar, Indonesia, Canada, Papua New Guinea.

CARDAMOM

Cardamom is one of the widely used spices in the world also known as ‘Queen of Spices’. As one of the leading trader of agro commodities products, we supply some of the finest cardamoms from around the world.

Cardamom Grading:

The grading of cardamom is done in terms of its color, size, bleached/unbleached, drying methods, clipping (trimmed pods Tips), amount of extraneous matter present and its origin.

• Common Indian grades are:

1. Bold – having a diameter of 6.5mm and above, weight (in grams/liter) – 415 grams.
2. Extra bold – having a diameter of 7mm and above, weight (in grams/liter) – 435 grams.
3. Super bold – having a diameter of 8mm and above, weight (in grams/liter) – 450 grams.
4. Bulk – (not graded) all sizes, mature/immature capsules, black, yellow, split cardamoms.
5. Small – pods with a diameter between 5.5mm to 6.5mm, weight (in grams/liter) – 385 grams.
6. Open split – basically of lower quality, 60% pods are open and diameter is 6.5mm and above.
7. Seeds – black/brown seeds (husk removed fully), weight (in grams/liter) – 550 to 600 grams.
8. Fruit – over matured pods, slightly yellow color, weight (in grams/liter) – 425 grams & above.

Some common Guatemalan Grades:

• Jumbo grades (extra-large green small pods)
• Fancy green extra (extra green pods)
• Imperial best green (green large pods)
• Fancy green (medium-sized green pods)
• Imperial mixed green (large pods pale green)
• Mixed green (pods of assorted colors)
• Mixed green split (open green pods medium-sized)
• Yellow mixed (closed yellow medium/large pods)
• Mixed yellow quality (light brown for grinding medium-sized)
• Seeds (husk removed)

Standard export grades:

• AGEB Alleppey Green (in grams/liter 435 grams) Extra Bold Size 7mm above.
• AGB Alleppey Green (in grams/liter 415 grams) Bold Size 6mm above.
• AGS Alleppey Green (in grams/liter 385 grams) Superior Size 5mm above.
• AGS-1 Alleppey Green (in grams/liter 350 grams) Shipment Green – 1 Size 4mm above.
• AGS-2 Alleppey Green (in grams/liter 320 grams) Shipment Green – 2 Size 4mm above.

ALMONDS

With the health consciousness in the world, people have started changing their perspectives towards the consumption of almonds as it is scientifically proven that almonds have been a provider of healthy living.

We deal with the supplies from countries such as the USA, Spain, and Australia while the majority of the share is from California, USA.

Almonds Variety

The Development of almonds evolves in shells which is surrounded by a hull. In summers the nuts mature to an extent, hull dries and the shell cover splits open unveiling the shell that contains the nut. Before the harvesting of the shell, the nut dries naturally within the shell. Therefore there are 2 kinds of Almonds that are there –

• In – shell
• Shelled (consumption ready)

Processed Almonds: Sizing

• Blanched whole – size- smaller 25/27(almonds per ounce) the skin of the almond is removed.
• Blanched sliced – the skin is removed and the almonds are cut into thick, regular or thin slices.
• Slices natural – the skin remains on the almond and it is cut into various slice thickness.
• Blanched Slivered – skin is removed to cut uniformly and produced into “slivers”, made from whole blanched almonds.
• Diced Blanched – skin is removed and then processed almond is sliced into pieces.

Grading:

Grade	Quality grade	Chips & scratches	Split & broken	Amount of foreign material
Extra No. 1	Highest quality	Less than 5%	Less than 1%	Less than .05%
No. 1 Supreme	A second highest grade quality	Less than 10%	Less than 1%	Less than 0.5%
U.S. select Sheller Run(SSR)	Third grade	Not more than 20%	5%	Less than 1%
U.S. Standard Sheller Run	Fourth grade	Less than 35%	15%	Less than 2%

Almonds purchasing considerations:

• Variety – shape, color, size, skin texture, blanch ability
• Size – the count rant of whole almonds (as done per ounce)
• Grade – Related to Defects and serious damage
• In-shell – shell hardness, shell integrity, kernel quality, crack out, the opening of the suture, foreign material.

MACADAMIA NUTS

The worldwide macadamia nuts market developing at a quicker movement with the developing significance of good dieting. Consumers are picking nuts as a healthy option. Australia, South Africa and Hawaii in the USA  are the largest macadamia nuts production areas in the world. Mudra Global supplies the best quality macadamia nuts in India.

As one of the major companies in the international trade market, Mudra Global has been established as a prime trader of agro commodities products around the world. With an aim of re-defining quality services such as supplying almonds, leading as a cashew importer and cardamom trader, we have grown to achieve quality trade services, striving to bridge the gap between the chains of supplying commodities to international trade markets between various continents of the world.