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Introducing and Buying Akbari Pistachios

Akbari pistachios are primarily cultivated in Iran, with the majority of production occurring in Kerman Province, specifically in cities like Rafsanjan and Sirjan. They are also grown in other areas such as Damghan and certain cities in Razavi Khorasan Province.

Globally, Akbari pistachios are recognized for their elongated shape. While not exceptionally plump, their popularity stems from their tall and elegant appearance. In Iran, this pistachio is also known as "Abdullahi." It was identified in the 1950s by an enthusiastic farmer named Haj Akbar Pasandideh in Abbasabad village, Aminshahr, Rafsanjan. Mr. Pasandideh was instrumental in propagating and introducing this pistachio to the world.

Among the two main categories of pistachios (round/hazelnut shaped and almond shaped), Akbari pistachios fall into the almond shaped category due to their elongated form. This variety is late maturing and requires less water, making it a preferred choice for many farmers.

Akbari pistachios are highly sought after in European and Asian countries. They are primarily exported to Europe, China, India, and Persian Gulf countries like the UAE and and Qatar.

These pistachios have a very strong and delicious flavor. Their kernel has a leathery texture, which means it doesn't get damaged when separated from the shell. Akbari pistachios are harvested in the third week of September. Therefore, in years with very hot summers, this product often suffers damage, and its quality decreases. Like Ahmad Aghaei pistachios, Akbari pistachios are cultivated in the warm and dry regions of Iran and are well adapted to these climates.

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If you're looking to buy high quality Iranian Akbari pistachios in bulk, Aria Export is here to serve you with decades of experience. This product is an excellent choice for importers seeking a profitable commodity. We have numerous customers worldwide and have successfully exported Iranian agricultural products to many countries.

Akbari Pistachio Price

The prices offered by AriaExport Co. for Akbari pistachios are wholesale and highly suitable for export. The main reasons for price variations can be summarized by two factors: pistachio quality and the presence of middlemen.

1. It's natural for higher quality products to have a higher price. We supply the best grade of Akbari pistachios, known as Super Long Akbari Pistachios.
2. The second factor is middlemen. If you don't buy directly from the primary supplier, the price is typically higher because middlemen also need to make a profit.

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Appearance of Akbari Pistachios

Akbari pistachios are the well known “smiling Iranian pistachios”, meaning their shells easily open. When ripe, their outer shell is red, and the skin covering the kernel is purple and brown. The inner kernel is typically yellowish, and its shell has a relatively dark, bone cream color. Each Akbari pistachio weighs approximately 2 grams, and when dried, it can reach a length of 12.22 millimeters.

Akbari Long Pistachios Characteristics

Some of the Characteristics for Akbari pistachios are as follows:

• Expensive Export Pistachio
• Elongated and Large
• Dark Creamy Bone Colored Shell
• Brownish Purple Kernel
• Late Maturing Variety
• Medium Open Mouth Percentage

Akbari Pista Technical Specifications:

Microbiology:

Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin:

Packaging Information:

Incoterms:

Storage Conditions: Pistachios should be stored in a dry and cool place. The suitable storage temperature for storing pistachios is between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius. If stored in proper conditions, it can be stored for 12 months.

Certifications

1. Iran National Standards Organization
2. Iran Plant Protection Organization
3. Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
4. Organic Agricultural Products Certification
5. physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
6. HACCP
7. ISO
8. FSSC
9. IFS
10. SGS
11. BRC

Pesticide Residues

The residual amount of pesticides should be according to the national standard of Iran No. 13117.

Further Details 1

Pistachio Size: For calculating the pistachio size you need a digital scale. We separate 142 grams of pistachios and divide them into groups of 5. Now we call each bunch of 5 pistachios 1 ounce. By counting the number of bunches of 5, you can calculate the number of ounces of pistachios.

For example, if you had 26 bunches of 5, you can say that your pistachios are 26 ounces. The smaller the number of bunches, which is the pistachio ounce, shows that our pistachios were bigger and the fewer pistachios are in 142 grams.

Further Details 2

Diminished Aflatoxin Risk Pistachios (DARP): 

DARPs are different from normal pistachios traded internationally in two respects:

1. Drastically improved consistency of Aflatoxin test results.  In particular in commercial lots undergoing repeated sampling at different stages of clearance.
2. Improved quality in terms of physical characteristic specified below:
   1. Uniformity of commercial lot in size
   2. The miniscule presence of foreign material
   3. The good appearance of pistachios being devoid of colored, deformed and unripe nuts

Aria Export can accept responsibility of passing defined sampling and testing control regimes in Iran or abroad.  This control regime can be based on inspections from Health Authorities in entry points or final buyer’s premises by an independent inspection team.  Eventually this control regime can be based on any independent inspection team at origin.