Market & Buying
Why Buyers Choose Iranian Pistachios
Pistachios have been grown on the Iranian plateau for thousands of years. Here is what that origin means for the nut you buy today.
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Pistachio guides for buyers
Varieties, size grades, harvest and processing, food safety and buying tips, from our team in Rafsanjan.
Varieties & Grades
Iranian Pistachio Varieties: Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, Kalleh Ghouchi and Fandoghi
Iran grows dozens of pistachio cultivars, but four of them make up almost every export order. Here is how they differ in shape, size and use.
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Market & Buying
How to Choose a Pistachio Supplier (and Why Prices Differ)
Two offers for the "same" pistachios can be very different products. A buyer's checklist for comparing suppliers.
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Varieties & Grades
Green Peeled Pistachio Kernels: Grades, Harvest and Uses
Bright green pistachio kernels come from nuts picked weeks before the main harvest. Here is how they are made, graded and used.
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Pistachio Sizes Explained: What “20–22” Actually Means
Pistachio sizes are written as two numbers, and the smaller they are, the bigger the nut. A quick guide to reading size grades and ordering the right one.
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Harvest & Processing
From Orchard to Container: How Pistachios Are Harvested and Processed
The hours after harvest decide much of a pistachio's quality. Follow the nut from the tree to the export bag.
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Quality & Safety
Aflatoxin in Pistachios: Limits, Testing and Prevention
Aflatoxin is the most closely watched safety issue in the pistachio trade. Here is what causes it, what the limits are and how it is controlled.
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Quality & Safety
Naturally Open, Mechanically Split or Closed: Pistachio Shells Compared
Two pistachio offers with the same variety and size can still be very different products. The shell type is often the reason.
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Market & Buying
Pistachio Ingredients for Food Manufacturers
From whole kernels to slivers, powder and paste, pistachio comes in many forms. Here is what each is, how it is made and who uses it.
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