After outer shells are removed and nuts are cracked open the kernel is extracted with two layers of skin that need to be peeled away through manual, mechanical, soaking or steaming. The peeled cashew kernels are need to be dried to reduce moisture content. This helps to preserve their shelf life and prevent spoilage.

The cashew kernels are sorted by size and quality. Larger whole kernels are usually graded as premium while smaller pieces or broken cashews are segregated for use in processed products.

Manual inspection done to identify any husk remains or blackspots and final heating to add the needed crispness and further be moved for packaging.