Whole Kernels
This standard applies to pistachio kernels and peeled pistachio kernels from varieties (cultivars) grown from pistachio of which the protective shell has been removed. 1st grade pistachio kernels have a 95% whole kernels.
Kernel Halves
The second-grade kernels have 80% whole kernel ratio and in the broken kernels 95% of them are split or broken in half.
Grade A Green Peeled Kernels
Green Peeled Pistachio Kernels, globally known as double peeled pistachio or green pistachio, can be divided into further subclasses based on their main body’s visual green colour: Grade A: kernels with dark green colour. Grade B: Kernels with bright green colour. Grade C: Kernels with very bright green colour.
Green Peeled Pistachio Kernels
Green Peeled Pistachio Kernels, globally known as double peeled pistachio or green pistachio, can be divided into further subclasses based on their main body’s visual green colour: Grade A: kernels with dark green colour. Grade B: Kernels with bright green colour. Grade C: Kernels with very bright green colour.
Nibbed Pistachios
Nibbed Pistachios still keep their green tinge after they have been diced into small pieces. They are graded and sieved to remove as much of the meal as is possible before being shipped. They are a fantastic when added to various forms of cookery, being particularly popular as a partnership with chocolate to add extra depth and flavour.
Crushed | Powder Pistachios
Pistachio powder has various uses and this type of powder can be used in cooking for all kinds of sweets. Pistachio powder is mostly used in the confectionery industry.
LONG PISTACHIOS
Ahmad Aghaei (18/20 to 30/32)
The Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is one of the greatest and most delicious pistachio nuts. This type of pistachio is immensely popular due to its rectangular appearance, purple brain, and very clear bone. The pistachio tree of Ahmad Aghaei fertilizes in early July and it can be harvested around September time.
LONG PISTACHIOS
Akbari (18/20 to 26/28)
The Akbari pistachio has an almond-like and rectangular shape, its skin colour is dark cream giving it a more luxurious appearance. Akbari pistachios are not only delicious but extraordinarily rich in vitamins and minerals. This nut has high levels of copper, magnesium and vitamin B which makes it perfect as an immune system booster.
JUMBO PISTACHIOS
(18/20 to 28/30)
The Kallegoochi pistachio has a round and spherical shape and an exceptionally large size. This Jumbo pistachio has a round like appearance and has the largest brain among the various varieties of pistachios. The fruit tip has green skin or Gray when the fruit ripens.
The Akbari pistachio has an almond-like and rectangular shape, its skin colour is dark cream giving it a more luxurious appearance. Akbari pistachios are not only delicious but extraordinarily rich in vitamins and minerals. This nut has high levels of copper, magnesium and vitamin B which makes it perfect as an immune system booster.
ROUND PISTACHIOS
(26/28 To 32/34)
This pistachio is called Fandoghi, which translates to hazelnut because it looks like on. These nuts are more popular than other types of pistachio because they are very palatable in appearance and very tasty. The tip of the fruit is noticeably short, its skin colour is green or dark purple and red when ripe.
MECHANICALLY OPENED
(18/20 To 26/28)
Mechanically Opened pistachio are produced from the closed shell pistachios which missed some maturity to split naturally on the tree. Our technology allows us to mechanically open along the suture of the nut to look similar or near like the naturally open pistachios. The difference with naturally open pistachios is a lower kernel weight to in-shell ratio (kernel content). Our MOs have a kernel content of 47-50% which is roughly equal to the naturally opened ones. MOs are used as snacks for hard discount markets.
NATURALLY OPENED PISTACHIOS
Naturally Open In-Shell Pistachios: Naturally split on the tree, with a kernel content of 52 to 55%, this product is used purely as a snack, raw or roasted salted and flavoured in the shell. Open in-shell pistachios are mostly exported as raw dried, in bulk. Raw dried pistachios have a two-year shelf life, if stored in relatively dry conditions.
