Green pistachio kernel is undoubtedly the most beautiful type of pistachio kernel in the world, which is produced exclusively in Iran. About 5 to 8 percent of the total pistachio product with a volume of more than two thousand tons is harvested annually to produce green pistachio kernel, and after processing, it is exported to most European countries such as France, Italy, and Germany. The quality of green pistachio kernel is measured based on its color, i.e. the greener the pistachio kernel, the higher the quality, and naturally the higher the price. Green pistachio kernel is known as a commercial product in many countries and has an increasing demand in most European countries because of its unique characteristics such as green color, uniform appearance, interesting taste and aroma, high durability, marketability, and high productivity. The most important uses of green pistachio kernel are in sausage, ice cream, confectionery, and chocolate industries as well as decorative purposes.
Green Pistachio Kernel’s grading
Green pistachio kernel is graded based on the intensity and weakness of the green pistachio kernel’s color after processing. Thisgrading includes:
- Grade S: This grade has the greenest color of pistachio kernel.
- Grade A: This grade has less color than the above sample.
- Grade B: This pistachio kernel has a few yellowhalos and includes the third type of green pistachio kernel.
- Grade C: This type is less yellow than the above-mentionedgrades and is much cheaper.
- Grade D: This typeis completely yellow and is exported along with other samples.
The nutritional value of Green Pistachio Kernel
Green pistachio kernel is one of the most nutritious seeds rich in nutrients. 30 grams of pistachio (about 47 grains) meet 10% of the body’s daily fiber needs as well as phosphorus, thiamine, magnesium, and copper.
This oilseed contains a large amount of plant sterols that reduce heart diseases and cancer.
This kernel contains essential fatty acids such as linolenic and linoleic, which are essential for the body.
Pistachio kernels contain vitamin E as well as a lot of protein and other elements such as calcium, zinc, and iron.
Eating pistachio can lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and glyceride levels.
The uses of Green Pistachio Kernel
Green pistachio kernel is the most beautiful type of pistachio kernel. The most important characteristic of this type of pistachio kernel is its green color and the greener it is, the more valuable it has. Buyers of green pistachio kernel are mainly food industries where the beauty and visibility of pistachio kernel’s green color is important for their products; industries such as sausage, ice cream, confectionery, and chocolate. Green pistachio kernel is exported to most countries in the world as chopped, powdered, and sliced in various packages.
