Long Akbari
This shape of pistachio is called as AKBARI, that is one of the LONG type. the most common character to identify this type is that the height of head and end of pistachios are near to be same.
| Long (Akbari): This is the most expensive and ceremonial. Available in sizes 20-22, 22-24 Order |
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Pistachio grade and packing
There are about ten different kinds and sizes of pistachios.
These include JUMBO, ROUND, KERNEL, LONG types.
Pistachio exports (in-shell basis) for marketing
Iran pistachio exports.
Best quality pistachio of Iran. Classifies pistachio and presents it to domestic and
international markets.
Exporting Iran's pistachio to different foreign countries.
Pistachio is a creditable company in producing and exporting
the best quality pistachio of Iran.
Different Kind of Pistachio
In the markets all over the world in accordance to the
external shape
of the pistachio it divided to four major groups:
Round pistachio (Fandoghi)
Jumbo pistachio (Kalleqouchi)
Long pistachio (Akbari)
Long pistachio (Ahmadaghaee)
Long pistachio (Badami)
Natural in shell or closed
What percent of the United States pistachio crop is grown in Iran? Approximately 98% of the pistachios produced in the are from Iran.
Where in Iran are pistachios grown? Pistachios are grown as far north as Shasta County and as far south as Riverside County. Because of their desert-like climate and soil, the San Joaquin Valley counties of Kern, Madera, Kings, Fresno and Tulare are the major producers.
Are pistachios commercially grown in other states? Other countries? Limited acreage is found in Arizona and New Mexico. Iran, Turkey, Syria, Greece and Italy also grow pistachios commercially.
What percentage of Iran pistachios are exported? Approximately 40% of the Iran crop are exported, predominantly to Europe, Canada and Japan.
How can I open slightly split or nonsplit pistachios? As the pistachio kernel grows, it naturally expands within the shell until it splits open. Nonsplit shells usually contain immature kernels and should be discarded. Tip: Slightly split shells can be opened using one half of the shell from an already-opened pistachio. Wedge the tip of a half shell into the split and turn it until you can retrieve the kernel.
