The variety among the types of Iranian Pistachio is remarkable. There are even different types of big pistachios among which Akbari Pistachio has the longest diameter. Akbari Pistachio which is known internationally with names like Super Long Pistachio is really popular because of its elegant look and amazing taste.
Akbari pistachio which is known as the smiling pistachio among Iranians, is by far the longest most luxurious type of Iranian Pistachio. That’s why this product is in high-demand in the market.
| Shape | (Super) Long |
|---|---|
| Type | In-Shell, Opened Shell |
| Available Sizes | 18/20-20/22-22/24-24/26-26/28 |
| Packing in Bulk | 10KG- 25KG- 50KG- 1000KG |
| Harvesting Time | October and September |
| Storage Condition | Cool and Dry Place, No Direct Sunlight |
| Moisture | Less than 6% |
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Ahmad Aghaei pistachios are known for their attractive elongated shape and bright shell color. This pistachio type has a relatively large and almond-shaped appearance, and the whitest shell color among the different species of pistachios. Due to its high fertility and short time required to bear fruit, it is popular among farmers and is known as the newest commercial pistachio in Iran. Its most important cultivation areas are Kerman and Khorasan provinces. The main export markets for this type of pistachios are Greece, India and Arab countries.
| Shape | Long |
|---|---|
| Type | In-Shell, Opened Shell |
| Available Sizes | 20/22-22/24-24/26-26/28- 28/30-30-32 |
| Packing in Bulk | 10KG- 25KG- 50KG- 1000KG |
| Harvesting Time | October and September |
| Storage Condition | Cool and Dry Place, No Direct Sunlight |
| Moisture | Less than 6% |
| Natural Open-Shell Rate | 88–92 percent |
Roasted nuts, retail markets, hospitality sector
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Fandoghi is the most widely cultivated pistachio variety in Iran, offering excellent value and consistent quality. Round Pistachio has the smallest size among other Iranian pistachios. Round pistachio is one of the most economic pistachio types for wholesale and retail buyers.
The ratio of the length to the largest diameter of Round Pistachio (Fandoghi) is less than 1.5 centimeters. Fandoghi is the most widespread and the most cultivated type of this nuts. Considering Fandoghi Pistachio’s high volume of production, this kind of nuts has a very reasonable price. Due to the cost-effectiveness of this type of products, Round Pistachio is known as one of the most popular types of exported Iranian pistachios.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Type | In-Shell, Opened Shell |
| Available Sizes | 26/28-28/30-30/32-32/34 |
| Packing in Bulk | 10KG- 25KG- 50KG- 1000KG |
| Harvesting Time | October and September |
| Storage Condition | Cool and Dry Place, No Direct Sunlight |
| Moisture | Less than 6% |
Roasting, food processing, snacks
Kalle Ghouchi pistachios are distinguished by their large size and premium appearance, making them highly demanded in export markets.
Jumbo Pistachio is a very popular Iranian pistachio that has a round and hazelnut shape. Kalle Ghouchi and Fandoghi (Round pistachio) are round in shape, but Kalle Ghouchi has a bigger kernel and heavier weight. Due to its weight and shape, there are smaller number of nuts in each kilogram of the Jumbo Pistachio. These characteristics make it the most economic type of these nuts for export purposes.
Kalle Ghouchi is round in shape but it is larger than Fandoghi. This type of pistachio is easily recognizable because of its large size kernel. Jumbo pistachio has a very distinctive taste as it has more unsaturated and healthy fats compared to other varieties. This will make these nuts a perfect choice for snacks.
Because of its sweet and savory taste, these nuts are commonly used in confectionery, pastry, ice creams, and desserts. Because of its light-cream shell, and its bright green kernel, the appearance of Jumbo type is very luxurious.
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Type | In-Shell, Opened Shell |
| Available Sizes | 18/20-20/22-22/24-24/26 |
| Packing in Bulk | 10KG- 25KG- 50KG- 1000KG |
| Harvesting Time | October and September |
| Storage Condition | Cool and Dry Place, No Direct Sunlight |
| Moisture | Less than 6% |
Normal Pistachio Kernel with the greenish-yellow is one of the processing products of pistachios prepared through breaking the different types of closed-shell pistachios including Ahmad Aghaei, Akbari, Jumbo, Fandoghi, depending on our customer’s demands. This product needs special care due to its high oil content during storage and transportation. The coating of the Kernel contains antioxidant that protects the Kernel and prevent it from turning yellow. One of the best types of Pistachio in Iran is Kalle ghouchi Pistachio, which is similar in appearance to round pistachios, but its dimension is slightly larger. Due to the size of this type of pistachio kernel, the export of this pistachio kernel has a high value.
Due to its proper climate, Iran is one of the largest exporters and producers of pistachio kernels. The production process of this product is controlled in several stages to avoid chemical and microbial contamination by the quality control unit. To produce this product, close-shelled pistachios are first poured into the crushing machine. In the next step, the machine breaks and separates the skin and kernel. During this process, some pistachios are damaged and fractured due to impact and pressure. Accordingly, broken and healthy pistachio kernels are separated and prepared to enter the local and foreign markets for different applications.
| Origin | Iran |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 6% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Harvesting Time | Sep and Oct |
| Color | Purple Brown skin |
Whole Kernels, Split Kernels, Pieces, Dice
Snack, Ice cream, Confectionery, Chocolate industry, Bakery
10 kg vacuum-packed cartons