Green Pistachio Kernels
08025220Green pistachio Kernels are one of the most expensive pistachio nuts in Iran. This product is used in large volume for export to different countries, especially Europe and China. The color of this type of pistachio Kernels is very green and in some cases, the color of pistachios is dark green. The lower qualities of this pistachio Kernels are usually yellow. The most important factor affecting the price of this product is the green color of pistachio Kernels. In Iran, this product is obtained by harvesting pistachios before they are fully ripe, so that the green hue of the kernel has not turned yellowish. These pistachios are dried in the sun (heated air drying is not allowed) and shelled. The kernels are dipped in boiling water before the softened seed coat is mechanically removed. The peeled kernels are then dried and sorted according to the intensity of their green hue. Normally, whole GPPKs are sorted to seven grades of green colour.
Product Technical Specifications:
Green Pistachio Kernels Technical Specifications | |||
No. | Characteristics | Unit | Measurement Limit |
1 | Color, smell and taste | - | Natural |
2 | The Peroxide Value of the Extractive Oil | milliequivalent grams per kilogram | Max 1 |
3 | Classification according to the size of whole pistachio kernels (number per 100 grams) | Extra Large | Up to 220 kernels |
Large | Between 221 and 280 kernels | ||
Medium | Between 281 and 350 kernels | ||
Small | Equal to and more than 351 kernels | ||
4 | Insect Damage | - | Negative |
5 | Foreign Material | - | Negative |
6 | Ash | Weight percentage | Max 0.1 for whole pistachio kernels |
Max 0.5 for broken and mixed pistachio kernels | |||
7 | Moisture | Weight percentage | Max 5 |
8 | Green Pistachio Kernel with skin | Weight percentage | Max 2 |
9 | Bad Color (Opaque or Brown) | Weight percentage | Max 1 |
Microbiology:
Microbiology of Green Pistachio Kernels | ||
No. | Characteristics | Measurement Limit (CFU/g) |
1 | Total count of microorganisms | 100,000 |
2 | Coliforms | 100 |
3 | Mold | 1,000 |
4 | Escherichia coli | Negative |
5 | Salmonella | Negative |
Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin:
Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin (µg/kg) | ||||
No. | Product Name | Aflatoxins | ||
B1 | Total B1+B2+G1+G2 | M1 | ||
1 | Green Pistachio Kernels | 8 | 10 | - |
Packaging Information:
No. | Product Name | Package Type | Net weight of each package (kg) | Container Type | Number of packages per container | Net weight per container (kg) |
1 | Pistachio | Bag | 50 | 20 FT | 240 | 12,000 |
2 | Pistachio | Bag | 50 | 40 FT | 500 | 25,000 |
3 | Pistachio | Carton | 10 | 20 FT | 1100 | 11,000 |
4 | Pistachio | Carton | 10 | 40 FT | 2200 | 22,000 |
5 | Pistachio | Carton | 12 | 20 FT | 1000 | 12,000 |
6 | Pistachio | Carton | 12 | 40 FT | 2000 | 24,000 |
7 | Pistachio Kernel | Carton | 10 | 20 FT | 1100 | 11,000 |
8 | Pistachio Kernel | Carton | 10 | 40 FT | 2200 | 22,000 |
9 | Pistachio Kernel | Carton | 12 | 20 FT | 1000 | 12,000 |
10 | Pistachio Kernel | Carton | 12 | 40 FT | 2000 | 24,000 |
Incoterms:
Storage Conditions: Pistachio Kernels should be stored in a dry and cool place. The suitable storage temperature for storing Pistachio Kernels is between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius. If stored in proper conditions, it can be stored for 12 months.
Certifications
- Iran National Standards Organization
- Iran Plant Protection Organization
- Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
- Organic Agricultural Products Certification
- physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
- HACCP
- ISO
- FSSC
- IFS
- SGS
- BRC
Pesticide Residues
The residual amount of pesticides should be according to the national standard of Iran No. 13118.
Further Details 1
Microbiology, aflatoxin, and pesticide residue tests for export pistachio kernels shipments will be performed at the request of the buyer or destination country.
Further Details 2
Diminished Aflatoxin Risk Pistachios (DARP):
DARPs are different from normal pistachios traded internationally in two respects:
- Drastically improved consistency of Aflatoxin test results. In particular in commercial lots undergoing repeated sampling at different stages of clearance.
- Improved quality in terms of physical characteristic specified below:
- Uniformity of commercial lot in size
- The miniscule presence of foreign material
- 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.
Serving Size | 100g |
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Calories | 560 |
Total Fat 45.3g | 58% |
Saturated Fat 5.9g | 30% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 27.2g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 38% |
Total Sugars 7.7g | 15% |
Protein 20.2g | 40% |
Vitamin C 5.6mg | 6% |
Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
Iron 3.9mg | 22% |
Calcium 105mg | 8% |
Potassium 1025mg | 22% |
Phosphorus 490mg | 39% |