iran pistachio

Super Long Pistachio ( Akbari )

Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) is the most luxury, the highest quality, and the best type of export pistachio in Iran. It is more elongated than Ahmad Aghaei Pistachio, Round Pistachio (Fandoghi), and Jumbo Pistachio (Kalle-Quchi), has a higher commercial value, and is known as super long pistachio. Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) kernel is larger and more elongated than other types of Iranian pistachio and has a very good taste. For this reason, more than 80% of the produced amount of Iranian Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) is supplied to major global marketsas natural pistachio, closed-mouth pistachio, and roasted salted pistachio. Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) shell color is dark cream bony that is easily peeled off. Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) fruit is almond-shaped and is produced in sizes 20-22, 22-24, 24-26 in Iran’s pistachio-rich regions.

The appearance of Super Long Pistachio (Akbari)

Super Long Pistachio Akbari

Pistachio’s color when ripening: bright red
The front shell color of pistachio kernel: brownish purple
The kernel’s predominant color: pale yellow
The shell color: dark cream bony
The dimensions of dried pistachio:22/12 mm

Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) tree

Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) tree is cultivated in cold regions, needs a lot of winter cold, and is highly resistant to the cold. Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) tree is less cultivated in tropical regions and if it is cultivated, the crop will not yield as good pistachio as cold regions. Regarding ounce, Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) is harvested between 20 to 26, which depends on soil type, cultivation location, climate type and, of course, the tree species. However, 24 ounce pistachio is more abundant in Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) and is considered as largepistachio. It is more difficult to grow and produce Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) and its tree needs much more serious care.

Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) fruit

Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) fruit, like other pistachios, is as clusteredwhose cluster is about 10 cm long and 7.5 cm wide. The weightof each cluster is 60 grams in fresh pistachio and 47 grams in dried pistachio. Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) clusters include between 29 and 34 pistachios, of which about 7% is closed-mouth and 9% is hollow, and the percentage of being smiling in this pistachio is 84%.

Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) nutritional value and benefits

Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) hasa high amount of copper, magnesium and vitamin B, and for this reason it is very appropriate for strengthening the body’s nerves and immune system.

Eating a normal handful of Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) provides body’s daily need for vitamin B6. This vitamin plays an important role in body’s immunity, and in the absence of this vitamin, a person is more likely to face with many infectious diseases.

Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) has a lot of iron and helps the growth and production of red blood cells. This fruit has a large amount of antioxidants, which except for pistachio, doesn’t exist in other nuts. It is also very good for the health ofvision and skin and removing toxins. It is said that by boiling pistachio’sshell, you can help yourself reduce bone pain, or you can massage the green shell of Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) on the scalp once every few days to prevent hair loss.

Other benefits of using Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) on a daily basis are strengthening the heart and arteries, regulating heart rate, lowering negative blood cholesterol, preventing cancer and premature aging and etc.

The harvest time of Super Long Pistachio (Akbari)

Super Long Pistachio’s (Akbari) tree blooms later than other types of Iranian commercial pistachio, and for this reason, its fruit ripens later. Unlike most Iranian export pistachios which are harvested in early September to mid-September, Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) is usually harvested in late September.

The uses of Super Long Pistachio (Akbari)

Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) is the most luxury and the highest quality Iranian pistachio. Because it is larger and more elongated and has a better taste than other Iranian pistachios, it is considered better than other pistachio types in Iran. Super Long Pistachio (Akbari) is mostly used as raw and salted, mixed with other nuts in gatherings and parties.

Long Pistachio ( Ahmad Aghaei )

Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is one of the largest and the most delicious types of Iranian commercial pistachio, and is very popular in the Iranian market as well as the global markets. This type of pistachio is the most delicious type of Iranian pistachio in terms of taste and in terms of production amount, it has the most abundant type of pistachio because of its high quality in grafting and high yield in Iran.

Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is almond-like, elongated, and larger than Fandoghi Pistachio and smaller than Akbari Pistachio, and in appearance it is similar to Jumbo Pistachio (Kalle-Quchi). Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) kernel has the most delicious taste among all types of pistachio and the color of its kernel is lighter than other types of Iranian pistachio and is purple.

The hard shell of this pistachio is also brighter and whiter than other types of export pistachio in Iran. Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is very popular not only in Iran but also has many enthusiasts in most global markets such as Greece and India. This type of pistachio is produced in large quantities in 22-24, 24-26, 26-28 sizes and is produced less in the size of 20-22 in Iran’s pistachio-rich regions.

Long Pistachio Ahmad Aghaei

The appearance of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

The color of pistachio shell: bone white.
The surface color of pistachio kernel: light red
The frequent color of pistachio kernel: jade green
The weight of totally dried pistachio: 2-2.20 cm.

The characteristics of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

The shell of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is green and turns into red when ripening. On average, each pistachio of this type has a length of 2 cm and a width of 1.2 cm, showing that Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is very large. The pistachio smiling crack is the same on both the abdomen and back. This type of pistachio is roughly rectangular-like, its kernel is purple, and its shell color is very bright bone. It usually starts ripening from the tip. In terms of ounce, Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is most abundant in 25 to 26, which is about 2 cm in size. Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is placed in the group of elongated or almond-like pistachios and has a very attractive appearance. The percentage of Long Pistachio’s (Ahmad Aghaei) being smiling has been estimated at 74%.

Long Pistachio’s (Ahmad Aghaei) tree

The height of Long Pistachio’s (Ahmad Aghaei) tree is about 309 cm and the tree crown is approximately 394 cm. This tree blooms around the beginning of April and flowers for about 12 to 13 days.

Long Pistachio’s (Ahmad Aghaei) tree has to a large extent the characteristics of Jumbo Pistachio’s (Kalle-Quchi) tree, and each of its clusters has a length of 12.21 cm and a width of 9 cm. Unlike other pistachios, the cluster of this type of pistachio is low in yield. The weight of each pistachio cluster of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is about 56 g in fresh state and 47 g in dried state. About 30 pistachios grow in each cluster, of which 15% may be hollow and 6% may be closed-mouth. Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) ripens early and its fruit yielding is very good, so that each tree has an average load of 20 kg.

The harvest time of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

The harvest time of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is in early September, but its exact time varies every year. Soil condition, weather condition, tree’s pollination status, soil salinity and irrigation at harvest time directly affect Long Pistachio’s (Ahmad Aghaei) tree yield.

Long Pistachio’s )Ahmad Aghaei( nutritional value and medicinal benefits

Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei), like other Iranian commercial pistachio types, contains high amounts of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, copper and sodium. The abundance of potassium in pistachio is so high that it is equal to the amount of potassium in an orange. There are free radicals causing heart disease and various cancers, but the antioxidants in pistachio neutralize these radicals. Moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin is also achieved due to the presence of antioxidants in pistachio. The fiber in pistachio helps digestion and improves gastrointestinal function. Because of having fatty acids, pistachio stimulates the scalp and promotes hair growth and health. People with high blood pressure should use this type of pistachio as raw pistachio.

Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) storage conditions

Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) should be stored at a cool, close to zero, temperature to preserve its flavor and to prevent the growth of aflatoxin fungus on its surface. Pistachio is a type of dried fruit that easily suffers from pests and loses its flavor if stored in inappropriate conditions. Of course, in large quantities, using tablets in warehouses prevents its spoilage.

The uses of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

Due to its large size and good taste, Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) has various uses. This delicious pistachio is very popular among domestic and foreign consumers as raw and salty. Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) kernel is one of the most delicious types of pistachio kernels and is used as sliced in home usages such as sweets and traditional foods and is also used in industries such as confectionery and ice cream making.

The price of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

The price of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is determined according to the percentage of smiling, the percentage of mouth closing, the pistachio size, and the pistachio appearance. Also, the type of pistachio processing and its preparation is effective in the price of this type of pistachio.

The export of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

The export of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is expanding remarkably because of its excellent quality, high percentage of being smiling, and good taste. Most European, American and Arab countries are eager to this type of Iranian pistachio. Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) is exported to different markets based on its quality, size, percentage of being smiling and price, and each country demands a special quality of this type of pistachio.

Quality-based export markets of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei)

Smiling natural pistachio with aflatoxin below 5 ppm: The main buyers of this type of Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei) with authorized aflatoxin certification are various European countries such as Spain, Italy, France, Germany, England.

Medium and small pistachio sizes with authorized aflatoxin: Usually the destination of this type of pistachio is Arab countries.

First-class smiling Long Pistachio (Ahmad Aghaei): Because this type of pistachio has a delicious taste, Indians and Greeks are its main customers.

First-class smiling unnatural pistachio: Usually the destination of this pistachio is the northern countries. Russian traders tend to use Iranian cheap pistachio and this type of pistachio is an appropriate option for them.

Closed-mouth pistachio: This type of pistachio is considered as a healthy product due to being closed-mouth and safe from the penetration of the pests into its kernel. Usually, Japan tends to buy this type of pistachio. After buying this type of pistachio, the Japanese themselves open the pistachio mouth and make a good profit for it.

Semi Long Pistachio ( Badami )

Semi Long Pistachio (Badami) is one of the most desirable types of export pistachio in Iran, which is from the family of long pistachios with the brand name (Long), and is the third type of Long Pistachio after Akbari Pistachio and Ahmad Aghaei Pistachio. Semi Long Pistachio (Badami) is almond-shaped, opaque, tiny and elongated; it is larger than Fandoghi Pistachio and smaller than Ahmad Aghaei Pistachio. Semi Long Pistachio (Badami), along with Ahmad Aghaei Pistachio, is the most delicious pistachio in terms of taste. Like other Iranian pistachio types, Semi Long Pistachio (Badami) kernel is delicious, bright, and purple. Semi Long Pistachio (Badami) is produced in 28-30 and 30-32 sizes in large quantities in Iran’spistachio-rich regions.

The harvest time of Semi Long Pistachio (Badami)

Semi Long Pistachio’s (Badami) tree blooms earlier than other Iranian commercial pistachio types, and for this reason it bears fruit sooner.Unlike most Iranian export pistachios that are harvested in early September to mid-September, Semi Long Pistachio (Badami) is usually harvested in late August, so it is among rare ripe varieties.

Semi Long Pistachio Badami

Jumbo Pistachio ( Kaleh Ghochi )

Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) is one of the most well-known and the largest pistachio and also one of the most commercial and economical types of pistachios in Iran. This type of pistachio is round, spherical, and similar to Round Pistachio (Fandoghi), but is larger and heavier than Round Pistachio (Fandoghi), and its ounce is lower per kilo. There are about 700-800 pistachios per kilogram, which is less than Round Pistachio (Fandoghi). The popularity of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) is because of the large size of its kernel and its delicious taste.

The main feature of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) is the special sunken hole on top of its bone shell, which distinguishes this type of pistachio from other types. This hole or wrinkle not only makes the Jumbo Pistachio’s (Kaleh Ghochi) fruit more beautiful, but it is also the main factor in distinguishing this pistachio. The shell color of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) is dark white and its kernel is dark red.

The appearance of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi)

Jumbo Pistachio Kaleh Ghochi

When ripening, pistachio’s fresh shell is reddish brown and the fresh shell cracks.
Overall dimensions of pistachio (length):20/13 mm.
The pistachio’s appearance is spherical and hazelnut-like.
The weight of pistachio dried kernels with minimum moisture: 0.587 g.
The surface color of pistachio kernels is grayish green.
The color of pistachio shell: dark bone white.

The characteristics of Jumbo Pistachio’s (Kaleh Ghochi) fruit

The tip of the fruit has a very short green shell and the shell color is gray when the red fruit ripens. The position of the cleft in the bony shell is the same on both the back and the abdomen. The surface color of the red kernel is gray and the color of bony skin is white with moderate opacity. The dry weight of Jumbo Pistachio(Kaleh Ghochi) is 17.1 grams (high) and the length of dry pistachio is 13.20 mm (high). The pistachio width is 84.12 mm (high) and the shape of dry pistachio is spherical. JumboPistachio(Kaleh Ghochi) is available in sizes 20-22 / 22-24 / 24-26.

Jumbo Pistachio’s(Kaleh Ghochi) tree

The tree of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) blooms early, but its fruit is not of an early type and usually bears fruit late and needs a lot of maintenance. The growth power of the Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) tree is moderate, and the size of a tree is about 310 cm, which is average in its kind. The crown of this tree is about 323 cm and itstrunk diameter is 11.4 cm. Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) is the second commercial pistachio type in Iran after Round Pistachio (Fandoghi), which has the highest area under cultivation after Round Pistachio (Fandoghi).

Jumbo Pistachio’s (Kaleh Ghochi) kernel

Jumbo Pistachio’s (Kaleh Ghochi) kernel is one of the most delicious and largest types of pistachio kernels, which has a great economic value, is very popular in export markets, and is mostly used in ice cream and confectionery industries.

The harvest time of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi)

Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) can be harvested about September 5th. The harvest amount of Jumbo Pistachio’s (Kaleh Ghochi) fruit depends on climatic conditions, the amount of cold required for the tree which is about 600 hours, soil conditions, and climate change. In addition, having environmental conditions is very important for pollination in the amount of tree yield.

The export of Jumbo pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi)

JumboPistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) isone of the most important types of pistachios that are harvested in Iran’s pistachio gardens and has a great commercial value. The most important pistachio types are cultivated in Rafsanjan and Kerman. Given the fact that Iranian Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) has much higher quality and better taste than other types of pistachio in the world, many customers are looking for this pistachio. Regarding handpicking the best Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) of Iran by Ario Company, it has succeeded to be known as the leading brand of Jumbo Pistachio (Kaleh Ghochi) in Iran among the customers.

Round Pistachio ( Fandoghi )

Fandoghi pistachio is one of the most popular and economical types of pistachio in Iran, which includes 55-60% of Kerman’s pistachio gardens. Fandoghi pistachio is smaller than other types of pistachio and is similar to Fandoghi.Therefore, it is called Fandoghi pistachio. This type of pistachio has a very good taste. Because of its small size, Fandoghi pistachio’s ounce is higher than other Iranian pistachio types and includes more pistachiosper kilogram, so it is more economical for nuts and has the largest volume for export.

The appearance of Fandoghi pistachio

Pistachio kernels aremostly green, and when ripening, the surface color turns into a beautiful red color.
Dried pistachio’s dimensions are 18 mm.
Dried Fandoghi pistachio is11 mm wide(medium).
Fandoghi pistachio has a diameter of 11.6 mm.
The kernel’s outer color is purple.
Theshell color is cream.

Round Pistachio Fandoghi

The characteristics of Fandoghi pistachio

A percentage of this pistachio splits when ripening and itskernel color becomes purple. The crack of the bony shell is the same size both inthe abdominal and in the posterior side of the fruit. The tip of the fruit is very short with a green shell, the shellcolor is green, and when ripening the fruit is dark purple and light red. The dried pistachio length is 24.1 mm (low), itswidth is 73.1 mm (medium), and its diameter is 66 mm (high), so that the diameter and width are equal. Fandoghi pistachios are high in ounces and are usually found in 28-30, 32-34 and 30-32. The crack positionof the bony shell is equal both in the posterior and in the abdominal side, and the cleft is visible on the green shell.

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