Pistachio

Origin:

Iran

Packaging:

vacuum bags, Injected with Nitrogen, carton

Packing weight:

5, 10 kg NW

shelled pistachio

Long

Calibers: 18/20, 20/22, 22/24 and 24/26 1. Akbari 2. Badami 3. Ahmad Aghaei

Jumbo

Calibers: 18/20, 20/22, 22/24, 24/26 and 28/30 1. Kalleh Ghouchi

Round

Calibers: 26/28, 28/30, 30/32 & 32/34 1.Fandoghi

Closed

Opening Process: a.Natural b.Mechanical

Pistachio Kernels

Types

1.Machin Broken 2.Hand cracked 3.kAL (60-70-90-100% Super)

Grad

Machin Broken

Less than 3% split

A

10-15% Split

B

Hand Cracked

Mumtaz

Kal Grading

60-70-90 and 100% Super

In- shelled pistachio

A Color: Bright green

Use: High-end food production, including baklava and fine desserts

B Color: Light to medium green

Use: General food industry use—ice cream, sauces, etc

C Color: Green with yellowish tones

Use: Mass-market confectionery, bulk products

D Color: Pale green to yellow; may include broken kernels

Use: Industrial use, pistachio paste production

Color: Very bright, deep green