Roasted and flavoured cashew kernel is considered as a snack food which is in the ready-to-eat form. It is prepared by soaking / hydrating the fresh cashew kernels in brine solution at optimized condition. Further, it is dry roasted at a suitable temperature to develop colour and crispness.The product is crisp in texture and has a uniform quality both in terms of colour and flavour. It is a highly valued snack having established domestic and export markets. This process can be a major means for value addition to cashew kernel to face global challenge by cashew processing and exporting industries