## PISTACHIO

GRADES

### U.S. PISTACHIOS

“U.S. Fancy,” “U.S. Extra No. 1,” and “U.S. No. 1” consist of pistachio kernels which meet the following requirements:

- Well dried, or very well dried when specified in connection with the grade.
- Free from: Foreign material, including inshell nuts, shells or shell fragments.
- Free from damage by:
  1. Immature kernels.
  2. Kernel spotting.
  3. Other defects.
- Free from serious damage by:
  1. Mold.
  2. Minor insect or vertebrate injury.
  3. Insect damage.
  4. Rancidity.
  5. Decay.
  6. Other defects.
- Unless otherwise specified, kernels shall meet the size classification of Jumbo Whole Kernels.

### IRANIAN PISTACHIOS

Iranian Jumbo Pistachios
Kaleh Qouchi: This nut is famous for being large. It can be harvested in mid September.
• Sizes: 18/20, 20/22, 22/24 and 24/26.
Iranian long pistachios

1. Akbari: This type is the highest economic value. Its fruits are large and almond shaped.
2. Momtaz: The fruit of this nut is almond shaped. It is very delicious compared to other types of pistachios.
3. Badami; This nut is generally small. It mainly grows in gardens of Zarand, Kerman.
4. Ahmad Aghaei: This nut is rather large and its fruit is almond shaped.

• Sizes: 18/20, 20/22, 22-24 and 24/26.
Iranian Round Pistachios
Fandoghi: Is the most widely available pistachio variety and grows in most pistachio growing areas of Iran.
• Sizes: 26/28, 28/30, 30/32 and 32/34.
Kernel Pistachio and green skinned pistachios
This type of pistachio has totally green color which is used in food industrial. Commonly use to color and flavor the ice cream, chocolate or cake.
• Size: small, medium, large.
Available Process: Natural Open, Mechanical Opened, Raw, Roasted & Salted.