Different kinds of pistachios

Types of exported pistachios: Pistachio (Pistachio) is one of the most delicious and best nuts and foods in the world that has many fans around the world. Pistachio is the name of the fruit of a small tree that originates from the Middle East. This fruit tree is grown in countries such as Iran, Syria, Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan, and this delicious and lovable food grows on it. Pistachio is its Persian and Iranian name, and the same name entered the European language.

Pistachio is one of the most expensive types of nuts and dried fruits, which is very famous and lovable in the world, and our country, Iran, has been the number one exporter of this product all over the world for many years. So Iran, the United States and China are in second and third place in pistachio exports in the world. The value of global pistachio exports is $ 1.81 billion, of which the US share is 842 million, Hong Kong’s share is 359 million and Iran’s share is close to $ 200 million.

Recognize the pistachio tree

As mentioned, pistachio is the name of a small tree that originated in the Middle East and Central Asia. Currently, different species of this tree are cultivated in Iran and you can find more than 60 species of pistachio trees in Iran. Pistachio trees have two bases, which means that male and female flowers grow on separate trees. In fact, it can be said that both male and female flowers do not exist on the same tree. The leaves of the pistachio tree are pale or light green and alternate with 2 or 3 pointed leaflets with a terminal leaflet. The flowers of the pistachio tree are also clustered and the male flower has no petals.

Types of pistachios for export in Iran

As mentioned, there are more than 70 types of pistachios in Iran, all of which have a very good taste and only differ slightly in some issues. In the following, we want to introduce you to some of the best and most well-known types of pistachios, which are sold, sold or even exported more than other types.

1: Exportable almond pistachio

One of the known types of Iranian pistachios for export is almond or white pistachios. This pistachio is produced and cultivated in Yazd, Kerman and Khorasan provinces. Almond pistachio is in the category of smiling and popular pistachios and the size of this pistachio starts from 26 and is available in the market up to size 38. Features of Almond Pistachio:

Tiny fruit

White appearance

Opaque shell

Stretched and almond shaped

Reasonable price

2: Exportable Ahmad Aghaei pistachio 

This type of pistachio is very popular in global markets and many people are interested in buying this pistachio. Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is also known as smiling pistachio. The typical size of this pistachio starts from 23 and continues up to size 32. Kerman province has the highest production of Ahmad Aghaei pistachios and this pistachio is for export to some European countries such as Italy. The interesting thing about smiling pistachios is that 90% of this product is exported to foreign countries. Features of Ahmad Aghaei pistachio or smiling pistachio:

Green color inside pistachios

Redness of one hand outer shell

Relatively large and elongated almond dimensions

3- Exportable Akbari pistachio

Akbari pistachio is one of the most well-known and famous types of Iranian exported pistachios in the world, which is another type of smiling pistachio and is known as Iranian pistachio in other countries. This pistachio has an elongated or even very elongated size. Akbari pistachios for export are grown and produced in sizes 20 to 28 and can be found in the market. Khorasan, Kerman and Semnan are the three main provinces for the production of this pistachio, and Kerman has a greater role than other provinces.

Akbari pistachio stays on the tree more than other types of pistachios until the time of ripening and harvesting of this product arrives. But one of the problems that may occur for this export product and make it impossible to sell it is that you leave the harvest to the last days, and this will cause the pistachio to suffer and not be bought. Therefore, one should be very careful about harvesting this product. Features of Akbari export pistachios:

The most elongated and well-formed pistachio cultivar

Suitable for designing a stylish nuts

Suitable for export to luxury countries such as Arab countries

4- Exportable hazelnut pistachio

The highest amount of pistachio exports in Iran belongs to hazelnut pistachios. This type of pistachio is used to produce various exportable products and for export to other countries. Hazelnut pistachios are produced in sizes 28 to 40 and are cultivated in almost all cities of Iran. Kerman is superior to other provinces and cities in the production of this pistachio. Features of hazelnut export pistachio:

Has a green brain

Suitable size and relatively large

Width 11 and diameter 11.6 mm

Very tasty and delicious

5: Exportable pistachios

Kaleghoochi pistachios, which are known in the world under the Jumbo brand, are one of the types of Iranian pistachios for export. This type of pistachio is one of the largest and largest types of Iranian exportable pistachios and is considered a smiling pistachio. These pistachios are also produced in sizes 20 to 28 and can be cultivated. Another very important point about exportable kaleghoochi pistachios is that due to their high production, they have a better price than Akbari pistachios.

Kaleghoochi pistachios are suitable for use and export to all countries except Canada, India and Gharg. This type of pistachio is suitable for export to Germany and among other pistachios that you are familiar with, it has more exports to Arab countries.

6: Premium pistachios

The main fruit of premium pistachios is almond-shaped and has a tastier kernel compared to other cultivars of this product.