Pistachio
The pistachio Pistacia vera L is from the family Anacardiaceae probably originated in Central Asia where large stands of wild trees are found in areas known today as Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan. The pistachio is a small tree which reaches to about 30 feet of height at full maturity. Pistachio is a rich source of essential nutrients, fiber and protein. It is low in saturated fat and cholesterol free.
Iran Pistachio
There is certain that Iran pistachio has the best taste and maximum nutrition facts among the pistachios in the world. The special climate of Kerman province in Iran is the best place for growing pistachio. Iran pistachio has a world-famous taste which is enhanced by roasting it at higher temperature, made possible by higher unsaturated oil content. This high temperature roasting eliminates any bacterial contamination, which may be present in raw product. Iran exports annually around 150,000 to 200,000 tons of pistachio. This is while the global demand for Iranian pistachio can reach to a few million tons. Currently Iran accounts for more than 50 percent of global pistachio production. Presently, pistachio grows in over 360,000 hectares of land in Iran and Kerman province procures 77 percent of the country’s pistachio needs. Kerman province is essentially viewed as the most important region in the world for growing pistachio. Other areas of the country wherein pistachio is grown include Yazd, Khorasan, Fars, Semnan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Qazvin, Isfahan and Qom.
Frashim Pistachio
Farshim Sepahan Company with more than 20 years of experience in exporting nuts, supplies and exports all kinds of pistachios to the worldwide. Farshim main pistachios are Long pistachio, Jumbo pistachio, Round pistachio and Kernel pistachio and also green skinned pistachios. Farshim pistachio in different types and sizes are available in Bulk and Consumer packs for direct consumption.
Farshim Long Pistachio
Long pistachio sizes are 20-22, 22-24 and 24-26 also 18-20 in small quantities. Pistachio size unit is the number of nuts in one once. The most famous local brands of Iran long pistachio are as followings:
Akbari: This type of Iran pistachio is the highest economic value. Its fruit is large and almond shaped. It can be harvested in late September. Akbari is a newer variety with good yield and with long, large nuts.
Size: 20-22, 22-24
Season: Autumn
Packaging: 25kg/50kg
Place of origin: Kerman, Rafsanjan, Damghan
Health benefits: Relaxing, heart rate regulation, lower bad cholesterol, hematopoiesis, soothing stomach pain.
Ahmad Aghaei: This kind of pistachio is rather large and its fruit is almond shaped. It can be harvested in late September. The newest commercial variety, very popular with the farmers, because of high yield and its shorter time to reach production. It is very popular in some markets like India and Greece. Production of this variety is increasing. It also has the whitest shell hue among the four.
Size: 22-24 , 24-26
Season: Autumn
Packaging: 25kg/50kg
Place of origin: Kerman, Rafsanjan, Damghan
Health benefits: Relaxing, heart rate regulation, lower bad cholesterol, hematopoiesis, soothing stomach pain.
Momtaz: The fruit of this Momtaz pistachio is almond shaped. It is very delicious compared to other types of pistachios. It can be harvested in late September.
Badami: This kind of pistachio is generally small. It mainly grows in gardens of Zarand, Kerman. It can be harvested in early summer.
Farshim Jumbo Pistachio
Kaleh Qouchi (Kalleh Ghouchi): This kind of Iran pistachio s famous for being large. It is sensitive to shortage of water and its leaves are complex. This type of nut issensitive to cold weather in spring. It can be harvested in mid-September. Kalleh Ghouchi is not being budded anymore and production is from existing trees. Although commercially quite successful, Kalleh Ghouchi trees showed a steep drop in growth and production as they grew older than 40 years old. It is expected that the production would slowly decline. Available sizes are 20-22, 22-24 and 24-26 and 18-20 being available in small quantities.
Size: 20-22, 22-24
Season: Autumn
Packaging: 25kg/50kg
Place of origin: Kerman, Rafsanjan, Damghan
Health benefits: Relaxing, heart rate regulation, lower bad cholesterol, hematopoiesis, soothing stomach pain.
Farshim Round pistachio
Fandoghi: This cultivar is the most widely available pistachio variety and grows in most pistachio growing areas of Iran. Fandoghi is of round type and has the lowest shape index among the four cultivars. In recent years, around 50% of Iranian production is of the Fandoghi type. The reason is its limited yield; the new orchards are seldom planted with this variety. It comes in the following sizes 28-30, 30-32 and 32-34 nuts per ounce. Size 26-28 is also available in small quantities.
Size: 28-30 , 30-32 , 32-34
Season: Autumn
Packaging: 25kg/50kg
Place of origin: Kerman, Rafsanjan, Damghan
Health benefits: Relaxing, heart rate regulation, lower bad cholesterol, hematopoiesis, soothing stomach pain.
Farshim 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.
Season: Autumn
Packaging: 25kg/50kg
Place of origin: Kerman, Rafsanjan, Damghan
Health benefits: Relaxing, heart rate regulation, lower bad cholesterol, hematopoiesis, soothing stomach pain.
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