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India
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| | Iranian
pistachios have different names according to their shapes and sizes. The major
varieties are as follows |
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| | These are the primary product
for export.
Available in sizes 26-28, 28-30, 30-32
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These are the most expensive and traditional.
Available in sizes 20-22,
22-24 | | | |
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These are a favorite amongst people in Eastern Asia.
Available in
sizes 22-24, 24-26 | | | |
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The shape of its kernel is similar to that of the almond.
Available
in sizes 24-26, 26-28, 28-30 | | | |
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This kind is broad with an opened mouth.
Available in sizes 18-20,
20-22, 22-24, 24-26 | | | |
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These are shelled from closed pistachios.
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Green kernel Pistachio: This kind is used to add flavor and/or green coloring
to ice cream, cookies and other cuisine.
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These boast a very favorable taste. | | | |
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These are quite suitable for individuals who are on a salt free diet. |
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| We can also prepare all kinds
of pistachios in the following grades: | |
Grades of pistachios
AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split.
AA: ~90% whole + 10% split.
A: ~85% whole + 15% split.
C: ~70%
whole + 30% split. | |
| | Documents
and research have shown that the origin of pistachio trees lies in the North-east
of Iran. For 5000 years people have been eating pistachios. Historic records claim
that the queen of Sheba herself, demanded all of the Assyrian pistachios
for her court. |
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pistachio belongs to the Ancardiaceae family. Pistachio trees usually grow up
to 8 meters tall. These trees can tolerate different extremes in temperature:
up to 45°C and lower than 25°C. Pistachio trees are second
(after the date palm) which can survive for long periods of time without
water. Their roots reach deep into the soil to find water. Depending on
the environment in which the tree is planted, a pistachio tree will
start to fruit between 7 to 10 years after being planted and continue to
live and fruit for about 80 to 100 years. |
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Packed in bags | Packed
in carton | | 20
foot container | 14 tons |
12 tons | |
40 foot container | 24
tons | 20tons |
| 12 meter trailer |
19.5 tons | 19tons |
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| | 100 grams
of the edible part of a pistachio contains about 600 calories and is 53%
fat, 21% protein, 18% carbohydrates, 2.2% fiber, and no cholesterol. |
Per 100g of edible protein:
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| Potassiumm | 1,020
g | | Phosphorus |
5,000 g | | Magnesium |
158 mg | | Calcium |
136 mg | | Iron |
7300 mg | | Selenium |
0,450 mg | | Nickel |
0,080 mg | | Vitamin
C | 7,000 mg |
| Vitamin E | 5,200
mg | | Nicotinamide |
1,450 mg | | Vitamin
B1 | 0,690 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0,200
mg | | Carotene |
0,150 mg | | Folic
Acid | 0,058 mg | |
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| | The statistics
of Iranian pistachio exports, according to the Customs Organization of Iran,
are shown below (values are in millions of dollars) | |
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| Note: Statistics
are from March of each year. | | |
According to FAO statistics (2004), Iran is the number one exporter of pistachio
in recent years and Iranian pistachos exported to many countries.
This
graph, based on FAO statistics, shows the percentage of Iranian pistachio exports
in the global
market. |  |
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| | Some
useful information about Pistachio | |
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