pistachio-tree

What are the Pistachio varieties around the world?

Pistachio varieties are kind of short trees that have edible and very delicate fruits. The shells of Pistachios are a very hard material and protect of Pistachio kernels. All the types of pistachio kernels are nutritious foods and easy for consumption. They have a lot of health benefits and rich in a variety of minerals such as Copper, Ferro, and Magnesium, the vitamins of group B and dietary fiber. The pistachio varieties are in different sizes, tastes, and colors. The origin of these trees is in Central Asia and the Middle East. The word of Pistachio is Persian that has entered the Latin languages and after that in European ones. The pistachio kernels as the fruits of the Pistachio trees grow in dry environmental conditions. These plants can survive in warm temperatures up to 48 °C. Depending on the conditions and climate, it takes seven to ten years for the Pistachio trees to give load.




What are the pistachio producing countries?

Currently, most Pistachio suppliers are some countries including Iran, the United States, and Turkey. The United States and Iran are the two major countries as the top global producers. The global production of these two countries was accounted for 47% and 38% in the years 2017 and 2018. The pistachio harvested area in Iran was about 430000 hectares in 2017 and at that time the same area for the US was about 101000 hectares. Pistachio production in Iran was about 220000 tons in the year 2019.
Approximately around 20% of pistachio varieties which is about 45000 tons would be consumed in Iran’s domestic market.
Pistachio varieties are the best and most profitable export product for Iran. In terms of pistachio exportation by volume, Iran is one of the largest exporters in the period of years 2017 and 2018, with about 155,000 tons. The US also exported about 214,000 tons Their pistachios, in the same period. The Iranian farmers harvest about 20 percent of their pistachio every year to produce green pistachio kernels for export.

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What are the pistachio Varieties?

The best kind of Iranian pistachio is planted and manufacture in Rafsanjan city in Kerman province. They are the best possible type of pistachio in the world, which is undoubtedly found anywhere in the other pistachio supplier’s countries. In Rafsanjan city, Ahmad Aghaie, long akbari Akbari, Kalle Ghuchi and Fandoghi pistachios have the highest production and quality.
The most important pistachio varieties can be referred to as Akbari Iranian pistachio, which is known for its super long size, luxurious and majestic pistachio in the world. Iran is the only major producer of this kind of pistachio.  In the term of export volume, the most exported pistachio is Fandoghi pistachio, and Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is in the second place. Grandor an important company in the field of Dried nuts manufacture and supply, export bulk Pistachios in India, Poland, Hong Kong, Germany… for more information contact us.

 

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Pistachio varieties are classified depends on the origin production regions, the name of their founders, sizes, and colors. In terms of sizes they classified to Ahmadaghaie, Long Type “Akbari”, Round Type “Fandoghi” and Jumbo “Kalleghuchi” Pistachio.


What are the most commercial pistachio varieties in Iran?

The characteristics of the most important exclusive varieties of pistachios are describing in this article. The most important commercial types of Iranian Pistachio which are very popular in exporting are as follows:
– Long Type Akbari pistachio, they are very famous around the world and economically has the highest value. It is sorted in sizes of 18/20, 20/22 and 22/24. Its kernel is long and large.

Ahmad Aghaei pistachio
Benefits and Pistachio nutrition


– Ahmad Aghaei pistachio, it is one of the commercial and high-quality cultivars. It is long and the shell is white in color. Ahmad Aghaie Pistachio is sorted in sizes of 20/22, 22/24, 24/26 and 26/28. Its kernel skin is red and the kernel is green in color, which has led to its high grade compared with the other types of pistachio.


Kalle Ghouchi, Relatively high yield and large kernel are the contributing factors in its selection and expansion. It has stronger and stiffer branches compared with “Fandoghi”. It is round and relatively large. Kalleghuchi Pistachio is sorted in sizes of 18/20, 20/22, 22/24, 24/26. Its tree is more sensitive to the shortage of water and lack of nutrients. 

– Fandoghi pistachio, it is one of the most important commercial cultivars of pistachio that made it popular. It is well-established and adaptable to most regions in which pistachio is cultivated. It is produced in 60% to 70% of pistachio orchards of Rafsanjan City. It is round and sorted in sizes of 28/30 and 30/32. The tree is almost 3m high with average growth and extensive crown. 

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