Description
Today, pistachios remain one of the most popular nuts for people in many countries. Usually, the pistachio varieties are classified according to their place of origin. Each country has its own selections, whose main differences are the color, flavour, size, period of harvesting and qualities. Iranian Pistachios are classified according to their color, shape and size. The main types of Iranian pistachios are Round, Jumbo and Long. Arad Pistachio can provide you with your desired pistachio.
Fandoghi (Round)
This type of pistachio is one of the most popular and is in high demand in terms of exportation because of it’s affordable price. This type of pistachio has a round shape and compared to other type of pistachios is shorter and smaller.
Fandoghi pistachios are available in the following sizes: 26-28, 28–30, 30–32, and 32–34.
Kalleghouchi (Jumbo)
Compared to round pistachios Jumbo pistachios are larger and longer and they have been growing for more than 4000 years. Iranian Jumbo pistachio is extraordinary and is the best in the world. Did you know that more than 70% of world’s total Jumbo pistachio production is in Iran?
Jumbo pistachios are available in the following sizes: 18–20, 20–22, 22–24, 24–26.
Akbari
Akbari is a type of long Iranian pistachio. It is the most expensive and exclusive type among all Iranian pistachios. The Shape is long they are usually equal in lengths. A perfect choice on the kitchen counter!
Akbari pistachios are available in different sizes: 20–22, 22–24, 24–26.
Ahmad Aghaei
Ahmad Aghaei is also a type of long pistachio. It is long in shape but the length is not always equal. This type of Iranian pistachio is the most favorite type in Eastern Asia especially China and India.
Ahmad Aghaei pistachios are available in various sizes: 20–22, 22–24, 24–26, 26–28, 28–30, and 30–32.
Closed shell pistachio
This type of pistachio is naturally closed. According to the customer needs, it turns into mechanically opened pistachio or natural kernels. All type of pistachios has closed shell type too and the yield kernels are 48-50%. More than 14,000 tons of closed shell pistachios export to different countries. The highest demand is the Far East including countries such as China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and etc.
