pistachios & kernel:
There are three different types of Iranian pistachios:
1. Round
2. Long
3. Badami
Iranian pistachios & kernel.
There are three different types of Iranian pistachios.
1. Round (Fandoghi)
2. Long (Akbari, Ahmad Aghaee, Badami)
3. Jumbo (kallehGhouchi )
Different available sizes: The figures show the number of pistachios per ounce (28.4gr) unit.
1. Long type (Akbari )
Available in sizes 18/20,20/22
And 22/24
2. Long type ( Ahmad Aghaei)
Available in sizes 22/24 and 24/26
3. Long type ( Badami )
Available in sizes 24/26,26/28
And 28/30
4. Round type ( Fandoghi )
Available in sizes 26/28,28/30 and 30/32
5. Jumbo type ( kalleghochi )
Available in sizes 20/22,22/24 and 24/26
6. Pistachio kernel in 10kg carton.
Packing: Raw pistachio in 50-60kg bag and roasted and salted pistachio in 10kg carton
No additives 100% natural
Size: 18-34
Processing : Raw
Closed nuts: Maximum 5%
Small nuts : Maximum 5%
Deformed nuts : Maximum 2%
Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6%
Foreign objects : Maximum 1%
Mechanical open : Not allowed
Moisture content : Maximum 4,5%
Mold : Not allowed
Output kernel : At least 54%
Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10%
kernels without shell : Maximum 1%
Empty shells : Maximum 1%
