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Pistachio trees originally come from the Middle East, Persia (Iran), Syria, Turkey, and Greece where dry lands and desert climates are available. Pistachio trees have been cultivated for more than three thousands years. Persian high positioned desert regions with abundance of sunshine are ideal for growing pistachios. Some deserts located in the south of Iran such as in the Kerman province exceed two hundred thousands hectares with perfect soil for the growth of pistachio trees. Pistachio trees planted in orchards need approximately seven to ten years to reach maturity.
Between Iranian people pistachios are known as “Green Gold” and are considered as an important commodity in both nutritional and economical forms. Pistachios occupy a special place in the heart of every Iranian. Pistachios can be found in every Iranian household because they have become a part of the Iranian culture by bringing families together and are seen a delicacy being offered to a guest who may just drop in for a visit and a cup of tea.
As the Rasha pistachio company (RPC) is growing and producing Iranian pistachios, we have the ability to supply all type of pistachios and Kernels based on your enquiries and specifications.
Akbari belongs to the long type of Iranian pistachios, it is also known as the most expensive and exclusive type among all Iranian pistachios. One of the characteristics that differentiate this type to the other Iranian pistachios is the height of head and is equal in length. Akbari pistachios are available in different sizes: 20-22, 22-24, 24-26, and 26-28.
Ahmad Aghaei (AA) is also one of long type of Iranian pistachios and the characteristics of this type can be described as long shape but the lengths size is not always equal. This type Iranian pistachio is the most favorable type in eastern Asia in particular China also in India. AA pistachios are available in various sizes: 20-22, 22-24, 24-26, 26-28, 28-30, and 30-32.
This type of pistachio has round shape and its different than long pistachios, its length is shorter and smaller compared to other type of pistachios. Fandoghi pistachios are the first type in terms of exportation, due to being reasonable in price. Sirjan, where RPC is located at is recognized as the pivotal area where Fandoghi pistachios are growing. Fandoghi pistachios are available in the following sizes: 22-24, 24-26, 26-28, 28-30, 30-32, and 32-34.
This type of pistachio is one of the principles of traditional export products of Iran. Round pistachios are high in protein content and nutritional value. Pistachio has always been the prime non-oil export product of Iran.
Jumbo pistachios are larger and longer compared to round pistachios. Kallehgouchi pistachio has a long history in cultivation as its been growing for more than 4000 years. Jumbo pistachios are available in the following sizes: 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26, and 28-30.
The present distinguished excellent situation of Iranian Jumbo pistachio, is the result of Iranian farmers and growers perfect ability. Existing researches show, more than 70% of worlds’ total Jumbo pistachio production is in Iran which in some years touched a peak annual production of 300,000 m/t.
This type of Iranian pistachios is naturally closed and has not opened yet. Through process of shelling closed shell pistachios become to natural kernels through a mechanically procedure. All type of pistachios has closed shell type too and the yield kernels are 48-50%.
Approximately 15,000 tons of closed shell pistachios export to different areas of the world from Iran. The main market for this type of pistachio is the far east including countries such as: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and etc.
Iranian Pistachio kernels normally come from two types of pistachios, closed shells pistachios and open shell pistachios, and kernels can be from any type of Iranian pistachios. These are taken through shelling process. Pistachio kernels are normally used as a food ingredient in different industries such as bakery products, chocolate and sweet industry, also cooking. According to a statistics, which gathered by Iranian Pistachio Association (IPA), Iran annually exports 18,000 tons of pistachio kernels. As Rasha Pistachio has the ability and facility for both types, hence both type are available to offer with the greatest quality.
These types of pistachio kernel are normally produced through harvesting pistachios when they are still raw (Kaal) which means before the pistachios become completely ripe. These types of pistachio kernels are normally more expensive than other type of pistachios, due to costly process. First of all pistachios become dried in the sun for few days then shelled. Second step is to dip the kernels into boiling water in order to remove the softened seed peel. As the colour of kernels are greener the price of pistachios kernels are higher too. Iranian Green Peeled Pistachio Kernels are known as luxury food ingredient, which are used in various industries such as: pastries, chocolate, ice cream, sausages and ham.
is known as the most premium and expensive among all types of kernels. Green peeled kernels come from Kaal (Raw) kernels. Green Peeled kernels can be classified into 4-5 types, which can be differentiate from the percentage of green color in them for instance dark green, green, greenish, yellow and light yellow.
as it mentioned earlier are taken from trees when the pistachios are still raw and not reached the standard level of maturity, this is the reason for being green. This type of Iranian pistachio kernels is normally taken between July and August. This type can be graded depending on the percentage of raw color that are differentiated as green, therefore if it is completely raw with low percentage of red kernels it approves good quality.
are taken into Rasha Pistachio cracking factory in order to get cracked and produced kernels, the whole procedure here is fully automat. The color of this type is slightly lighter than open shell pistachio kernel, but its more reasonable and more affordable in price. This type of Iranian pistachio kernel suits for confectionaries or cooking then the kernels need to be blend or make powder of it.
are rich in color and size. This type of Iranian pistachio kernels are taken from open shell pistachios, which are cracked by hand, hence the procedure, takes longer time also price is higher compared to closed shell kernels. This type is also suitable for confectionaries particularly where pistachios will be used as it is without blending or making it to powder, for instance Baklava or Turkish delights.
Pistachios Grade
Grade 1
(Superior)
Grade 3
(Good)
Shell Defects(%) (Allowable Tolerance)
Closed Shell
1
2
3
4
Blanks
0.5
0.75
0.75
1
Adhering hull
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
Stained shell
1
1.5
4
5
Deformity
(Incl. opened from bottom)
1
2
3
5
Total shelll defects
7
13
22
28
Kernels Grade
Grade 1
(Superior)
Grade 3
(Good)
Kernel Defects(%) (Allowable Tolerance)
Loose Kernels
1
2
2.5
3
Pesticidedamage
3
4
5
5
Total Kernel defects
3
4
5
6
Other allowable Defects(%)
Foreign materia
0.25
0.3
0.4
0.6
Non-uniformity of variety
1
2
3
4
Non-uniformity size
1.5
1.6
1.8
2
Maximum allowance for Moisture content: For raw dried pistachios:
Maximum 5% free water content.
Foreign material: Glass, metal and live insects are considered as completely prohibited foreign materials. Acceptable foreign materials are pistachio related debris such as hull, stems, shells and sand.
Non-uniformity of variety:
The percentage of round pistachios in a sample of long pistachios or vice versa.
Non-uniformity of Size:
Ratio of the total weight of the 10 largest nuts in a sample of 100 nuts to the weight of the smallest 10.
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Sirjan, Iran
Zip Code: 7819995718
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Palladium Mall, Alef sq
Moqadas Ardebili Av.
Tehran, Iran
Zip Code: 1986765854
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