Pistachios
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Iranian Pistachios Types
Iranian Pistachios include Ahmad Aghai and Akbari (as Super long Pistachios), Kalleh-Ghuchi (Jumbo Pistachios), and Fandoghi Pistachios (round Pistachios).
Long Pistachios
Including Akbari and Ahmad Aghai Pistachios also known internationally as Super Long Pistachios. They are really popular because of their elegant look and they are suitable for serving.
Jumbo Pistachios
This type includes only Kalleh-Ghuchi pistachios and it is also one of the popular Iranian pistachio types because it is larger and longer compared to the other types. The kernels are also bigger.
Round Pistachios
Round pistachios include Fandoghi pistachios and they are the most economic of pistachio types for wholesale and retail buyers. They have the smallest size among other Iranian pistachios.
Iranian Pistachios Classes
Depending on the ratio of defective pistachios in 100 grams of pistachios, they are categorized as Extra Class, A+ Class, and A-Class. In order to help the customers choose their category, we have provided a visual guide and the defined terms to familiarize you with the common defects in pistachios.
In order to follow variations incidents, proper grading, and handling, the tolerances in this table are provided.
Compare with the United States Standards for Grades of Pistachio Nuts.
(tolerances by weight)
Iranian Pistachios sizes
What is Pistachio ounce?
Ounce is the international agreed measure for pistachio trade. Variety and pistachio ounce are two main factors affecting pistachio sales. In order to measure the ounce of pistachio, the number of nuts per 142 grams is divided by five and the result shows the pistachio ounce or the number of nuts in one ounce(28.35 gr) can be counted. The lower the result, the bigger are the nuts. It must be noted that the Medium size of Fandoghi pistachio is the largest in its class.
• Ounce between 20~22: Extra large
• Ounce between 22~24: Large
• Ounce between 24~26: Medium
• Ounce upper 26: Small