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Export Pistachio

Types of pistachios
Iranian pistachios have different names with attention to the shapes and sizes. The major kinds are the following:

Round Pistachio (Fandoghi Pistachio): This is the first in product and export. Available in sizes 26-28, 28-30, 30-32 Order
Long Pistachio (Akbari Pistachio): This is the most expensive and ceremonial. Available in sizes 20-22, 22-24 Order
Long Pistachio (Ahmad aghaee Pistachio): This is favorite for eastern Asia people. Available in sizes 22-24, 24-26 Order
Long Pistachio (Badami Pistachio): The shape of it's kernel is similar to the almond. Available in sizes 24-26, 26-28, 28-30 Order
Jumbo Pistachio (Kale ghuchi Pistachio): This kind is thick with opened mouth. Available in sizes 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26 Order
Natural Pistachio (red and cream color) kernel: It is prepared from closed pistachio. Order
Green Kernel Pistachio : This is used as a spice in ice cream, cookies and a little green color adds to this type. Order
We can also prepare all kinds of pistachio to following forms.
Roasted and Salted Pistachio: This kind has very favorite taste. Order
Roasted and Unsalted Pistachio: This kind is very suitable for who are on salt free diet. Order

Grade of kernel
AAA: ~95% wholes + 5% split.
AA: ~90% wholes + 10% split.
A: ~85% wholes + 15% split.
C: ~70% wholes + 30% split.

History of pistachio
Researches and documents have shown that north east of Iran is the original land of pistachio trees. About 5000 years ago people ate pistachio. History says the queen of Sheba, demanded all the Assyrian pistachio for her court.

Botany of pistachio
Pistachio belongs to Ancardiaceae family, pistachio trees are tall (about 8 meters). Pistachio trees tolerate different climates and grow in very hard climate (up 45^0c) or very cold climate (under 25^0c). Pistachio trees are the second plant (after date) that can be alive for a long time without water. Their roots go to depths of earth to find water. Pistachio trees according to condition start to fruit between 7 to 10 years after plantation and continue to life and fruit about 80 to 100 years.

Loading capacity

Type	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

Value of pistachio
100 grams of edible pistachio has about 600 calories and contains 53% fat, 21%protein, 18 % carbohydrate, 2.2%fiber without any cholesterol

Per 100 gr Edible Protein:
	Potassium	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

Global trade
According to the custom organization of Iran. Statistics of Iran pistachio export is below. (values are on million dollars)

pistachio export diagram

Attention: Statistics relate from March each year to next year.

According to the latest statistics of FAO (related to 2004) Iran is the first country in pistachio export in recent years and Iranian pistachio export to many countries.

pistachio FAO global market statistics

This graph is based on the
statistics of FAO which shows
percentage of Iran in the
pistachio global market.

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