SBP Cashew Kernels – Practical Choice for Budget-Conscious, High-Volume Food Applications

In the world of large-scale food processing, the focus is often on taste, texture, yield, and pricing — not just visual perfection. That’s where grades like SBP (Scorched 8-Piece Cashew Kernels) come into play. Known for their economical pricing and smaller size, SBP kernels are ideal for bulk buyers looking to balance cost with functional quality in recipes such as sweets, masala snacks, energy bars, and bakery mixes.

SBP cashew kernels are fragments of broken cashews, typically derived from larger grades like SWP and PCS. These pieces are white to light brown in color, have a mildly scorched texture from roasting or drying, and usually break into 8 even parts. While they may not serve a visual purpose in high-end display packaging, their role in Indian B2B food manufacturing is significant — particularly where uniformity, high oil content, and low procurement cost are key.

What Are SBP Cashew Kernels?

SBP stands for Scorched 8-Piece, a classification used for small cashew kernel fragments that break into approximately eight pieces per whole cashew. This breakage happens naturally during the drying, shelling, or processing stages, and such grades are sorted and preserved for secondary use cases.

These kernels feature:

• White to light scorched color (not burnt)
• Smaller and uniform size, aiding fast processing
• Retained oil content, making them ideal for roasting and sweets
• Lower cost compared to other broken or whole grades

SBP kernels are part of the second-grade broken cashew category, alongside SP (Small Pieces), SSP (Small Split Pieces), and BB (Baby Bits). They’re commonly used when appearance isn’t critical but the kernel’s taste and fat content must remain consistent.

Who Uses SBP Cashew Kernels in India?

SBP cashews are a staple in budget-driven, volume-heavy applications. They are commonly purchased by:

• Mithai manufacturers using cashew paste or blends for laddoos, barfis, and katli
• Halwai kitchens requiring cost-effective cashew flavoring
• Namkeen & snack brands that include broken cashews in masala mixes
• Bakery chains using them in doughs, fillings, and crust toppings
• Commercial kitchens and hotels preparing gravies, sauces, and desserts
• FMCG manufacturers producing nut-based protein bars, spreads, and trail mixes

Because of their consistency in size and fat profile, SBP kernels integrate seamlessly into food products without creating visual inconsistencies or affecting cooking performance. For businesses that rely on automation and blending, this uniformity is vital.

SBP vs Other Broken Cashew Grades: A Comparison

Understanding how SBP compares to other broken grades can help B2B buyers choose the right fit based on intended use and pricing priorities.

Grade	Size Profile	Appearance	Typical Use	Pricing
SBP	Approx. 8 pieces per whole	Scorched, small uniform bits	High-volume production: sweets, gravies, roasted snacks	Lowest among second-grade
BB (Baby Bits)	16+ pieces	Very tiny bits	Biscuit dough, cookie fillings, crushed toppings	Slightly higher than SBP
SP (Small Pieces)	Smaller than PCS, larger than BB	Mix of clean fragments	Energy bars, masala snacks, blended sweets	Moderate
PCS (6-Piece)	Medium-size chunks	White, less scorched	Roasted snacks, confectionery, fillings	Higher than SBP, lower than wholes

From this table, it’s evident that SBP is the most cost-effective option for food processors who require broken cashews in large volumes but don’t want to compromise on cashew oil or flavor.

How SBP Cashews Are Processed & Sorted

SBP kernels are created as part of the natural processing flow of raw cashew nuts. Here’s how they’re separated:

1. Steaming & Shelling
   Raw cashews are steamed to soften the shell and then cracked to extract the kernel.
2. Drying & Peeling
   The kernels are sun-dried or oven-dried to reduce moisture. During this stage, some whole kernels split into uniform pieces — creating SBP naturally.
3. Grading by Size
   Kernels are passed through mesh trays and air sorters to categorize them by size and breakage. SBP falls into the 8-piece classification.
4. Machine Sorting for Quality
   SBP kernels are then packaged according to hygiene standards.

Kamla Cashew follows strict internal QA/QC protocols at every step to ensure food safety, uniformity, and consistency in grade sorting for all bulk orders.

How to Use SBP Cashew Kernels in Production

Packaging & Supply Options

Kamla Cashew supplies SBP kernels in 10kg food-grade buckets to ensure freshness, hygiene, and ease of storage. The packaging is ideal for commercial users who need cashews in medium-to-large volumes without constant repurchasing.

Bulk orders are supplied with:

• Clean grading
• Vacuum sealing available on request
• Pan-India logistics support

If you’re also using other grades, we recommend reviewing:

• SP – Small Pieces Cashew Kernels
• BB – Baby Bits Cashew Kernels
• SSP – Small Split Pieces Cashew Kernels

Why B2B Buyers Trust Kamla Cashew for SBP Kernels

Across India’s snack manufacturing and sweets industries, Kamla Cashew has built long-term trust through consistent quality, clean sorting, and direct-from-processor pricing.

Our Advantages:

• FSSAI-licensed facility
• Only clean, sorted SBP batches
• Fast response and delivery timelines
• Direct B2B supply model (no middlemen)
• Professional order process for bulk buyers

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