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.
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.
