Direct Farm Sourcing
Raw cashew nuts procured directly from growers across Ratnagiri and the Konkan belt.
Ratnagiri · Konkan · Since 2018
Konkan cashew kernels,
Konkan cashew kernels,
graded for the world's best buyers.
We process raw cashew nuts sourced directly from Konkan farmers at our own unit in Punas, Ratnagiri — delivering the full grade range from W180 to baby bits with consistent colour, moisture and count.
8+
Years of Experience
75 MT
Capacity Per Month
100+
Customers Served
Ratnagiri
Konkan, Maharashtra
5K+
Orders Fulfilled
100%
On-Time Delivery
95%
Repeat Order Rate
95%+
Customer Retention
10
Grades Supplied
Why Panchsheel
The capabilities behind every shipment
Ten reasons buyers keep coming back — from how we buy the raw nut to how it leaves our gate.
In-House Processing
Steaming, shelling, drying and grading handled in-house on a fully automatic plant, for full quality control.
Customer-First Approach
Dedicated attention to every order, from first enquiry through to final delivery.
Competitive Pricing
Lean, efficient operations that translate into better value on every shipment.
Flexible Order Sizes
From trial orders to full container loads, scaled to your requirement.
Supply Reliability
Consistent capacity and dependable lead times, order after order.
Trusted Track Record
Serving satisfied customers across India and abroad since 2018.
Quality Centric
Every batch checked for grade, moisture and food safety before dispatch.
Packaging Options
Vacuum and nitrogen-flushed packing in tins, pouches or export cartons.
Private Label & Custom Design
Custom branding and packaging available for your own product line.
Our Origin
Why Konkan cashews?
The narrow coastal strip between the Sahyadri ghats and the Arabian Sea produces a cashew that experienced buyers can identify by taste and texture alone.
Intensely sweet and buttery
The Konkan coast's lateritic soil and salt-laden sea air give the kernel a mild, naturally sweet flavour and a buttery mouthfeel that inland origins rarely match.
Nutrient-rich natural oils
Slow ripening in a humid maritime climate leaves a higher share of the kernel's natural oils intact, which is what carries flavour and gives the nut its richness.
Higher oleic acid content
Oleic acid is the monounsaturated fat that also dominates olive oil. Dietary guidance generally favours it over saturated fat, and buyers in health-led categories ask for origins that are high in it.
Antioxidants preserved
Controlled steam conditioning and gentle drying — rather than harsh roasting — keep more of the kernel's naturally occurring antioxidant compounds intact.
Magnesium, iron and zinc
Cashew is a meaningful plant source of magnesium, iron and zinc. Careful, low-heat processing protects that mineral content through to the pack.
Firm, crisp crunch
Correct moisture control at drying gives a kernel that snaps cleanly rather than bending — the texture cue that retail and snacking buyers judge quality on.
A GI-recognised belt
The Konkan cashew's reputation is formally recognised: Vengurla cashew, from the Sindhudurg district of the same coastal belt, has held a Geographical Indication since 2016.
Built for clean-label snacking
A single-ingredient, minimally processed kernel with nothing added — exactly what the clean-label movement in retail snacking is built on.
Our Products
Every grade, every format
Cashew "W" grades are numbered by the approximate count of whole kernels per 454 g — a globally recognised trade convention. We supply the full range, plus splits and pieces.
Premium
W180
Jumbo King Whole
The largest and rarest grade we produce. Ivory-white extra-large kernels, selected for premium retail packs, gifting ranges and hospitality.
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Premium
W210
Jumbo Whole
Large and visibly uniform. A favourite for premium retail packing and high-end confectionery where kernel size is part of the product's appeal.
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Most traded
W240
Large Whole
The industry's most widely traded whole-kernel grade and the backbone of most export contracts. Balanced size, colour and price.
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From Farm to Global Markets
A disciplined process, start to finish
Every batch passes through the same eleven controlled stages — from raw nut procurement to export dispatch — under one roof.
1
Raw Cashew Procurement
Raw nuts bought from our own plantations and known Konkan growers, recorded lot-wise so origin stays traceable.
2
Cleaning & Grading
Incoming nuts cleaned of field debris and size-graded, so each batch cooks and shells evenly.
3
Steam Cooking
Controlled steam conditioning softens the shell so the kernel releases whole. Time and pressure held in a narrow band to avoid scorching.
4
Shelling
Automatic cutting and shelling releases the kernel from the shell, maximising whole-kernel recovery.
5
Scooping
The kernel is lifted clear of the cut shell on our scooping line — the step that decides how much of the lot stays whole.
6
Peeling
Borma drying loosens the testa; peeling and hand finishing follow to leave a clean ivory-white kernel.
7
Grading & Sorting
Automatic colour sorting and size grading separate the kernels into W180 through baby bits. Off-colour kernels are removed here.
8
Drying
A tray dryer brings every lot to its target moisture — the single biggest factor in shelf life and transit safety.
9
Quality Inspection
Moisture, colour, count per pound, broken percentage and foreign matter verified against the contracted specification.
10
Vacuum & Nitrogen Packing
Sealed into 10 kg vacuum pouches or tins, with nitrogen flushing available, then cartoned at 22.68 kg.
11
Dispatch & Export
Palletised, labelled and documented. Domestic transport across India or container export through JNPT, Mumbai.
Compliance
Registered, licensed and audit-ready
Every registration number below is ours and verifiable. Ask and we will send scanned copies with your quote.
FSSAI
Licensed Food Business Operator, India
21520057000129
APEDA
Registered exporter, Government of India
8763452
IEC
Importer Exporter Code, DGFT India
BLPPS1260M
Udyam / MSME
Registered micro, small & medium enterprise
MH18B0040319
GSTIN
Goods & Services Tax registration, India
27BLPPS1260M1ZH
Our Markets
Rooted in India, building toward the Gulf
More than 100 customers across India — bakeries, sweet manufacturers, hotels, namkeen makers, retail chains and distributors — rely on us for regular supply. That base is the foundation for our export programme into Kuwait and the wider GCC.
- Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
- 20 ft container loads of approximately 15.5 MT
- Standard export cartons of 22.68 kg
- Full documentation set: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary and health certificates
75 MTMonthly output
900+ MTAnnual capacity
15.5 MT20 ft container
6GCC markets
Packaging
Packed to survive the journey
Cashew kernels lose value fast when moisture or oxygen gets in. Our standard export pack is a vacuum-sealed 10 kg pouch or tin, cartoned at 22.68 kg — the weight most international buyers specify.
- Vacuum pouch, 10 kg — protecting colour and crispness in transit
- Vacuum tin, 10 kg — for long transit and humid destination markets
- Pouch or tin with nitrogen flushing — maximum shelf life on long sea routes
- Export carton, 22.68 kg — the standard international carton weight
- Private label — your brand, your pack size, your carton artwork
Let's Grow Together
Tell us your grade, volume and destination
Send us what you need and we will come back with current pricing, available lots and a sample offer — usually within 24 hours.