Peeled Pistachio Kernels and Color Grades Peeled pistachio kernels (or green pistachio kernels) are pistachios that undergo a precise peeling process to remove their thin purple outer skin, revealing the bright green core. This enhances the productâ??s appearance and quality, making it ideal for export and use in various culinary and confectionery applications. These vibrant green kernels are popular in products like ice cream, chocolate, desserts, and specialty dishes. Color Grades of Peeled Pistachio Kernels: Peeled pistachio kernels are classified by color intensity, as follows: Super Green Grade (Grade S or Super Green): This highest grade comprises the greenest kernels, suitable for products needing an intense green color, such as premium pistachio powder and high-quality desserts. Green Grade (Grade A): Kernels in this grade are slightly lighter than Super Green but still vibrant. Grade A kernels are ideal for products where a visually appealing green hue is important. Semi-Green Grade (Grade B): This grade has moderately green kernels suitable for various uses, including baked goods and food mixes. Yellowish-Green Grade (Grade C): These kernels have a yellowish-green tint, lighter and less vibrant than higher grades, and are appropriate for applications like certain confectioneries, ice creams, and baked goods where a strong green color isnâ??t required. Yellow Grade (Grade D): This grade includes yellow kernels with minimal or no green tint, typically used in products where color is not a priority. Grade D is a cost-effective choice for baking and general culinary use. Light Yellow Grade (Grade F): This grade consists of split (or halved) kernels from grades A and B, making it economical and practical for applications where whole kernels are not essential, such as in baked goods and food products primarily needing the taste and nutritional benefits of pistachios. Applications: These grading standards enable producers and buyers to select the most suitable grade, especially important in exports and the food industry, to ensure the desired quality and appearance in final products.
Natural Pistachio Nuts with and without Shell / Pistachio Kernels/organic pistachios DETAILS: 1.Sizing: Pistachios are calibrated by the number of pistachios in a weight unit of one avoirdupois ounce (28.3495 gr.) as under: 18/20, 20/22, 22/24, 24/26, 26/28, 28/30 and 30/32 2.Type of open shell: - Natural Open (the shell is opened on the tree naturally) - Mechanical Open (the shell is opened mechanically in plant) 3.Pistachio in shell species - Jumbo: Available in 18/20, 20/22 and 22/24 - Round: Available in 26/28, 28/30 and 30/32 - Badami: Available in 24/26, 26/28 and 28/30 - Akbari: Available in 18/20, 20/22 and 22/24 - Ahmad Aghaee: Available in 22/24, 24/26 and 26/28
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
Product descriptions from the supplier Specifications: Types of pistachios: 1. Round (fandoghi) 2. Jumbo (kallequchi) 3. Long (akbari, ahmadaghaei, badami) Each type of pistachios is classified into fifth group: A. Open inshell B. Closed shell C. Loose kernel* D. Shelling stock E. Mechanically opened: Closed shells have been split mechanically *note: Normal, green, and unripe are kinds of kernel. Sizes: The number of pistachios per ounce (28.4g) is counting unit for this product and ranges are 18 to 34. Sizes are as follows: 18 - 20,26 - 28 20 - 22,30 - 32 22 - 24,32 - 34 24 - 26 Processed pistachios: Raw pistachios can be roasted with different flavors such as salted, lemon, garlic, curry, pepper and mixed in automatic machinery and they are packed in PP bags or printed cellophane by order Pistachios are used: As snack products, in ice-cream, chocolate, confectionery and some other delicious foods. Packing: 1. PP bags:50 KG net 2. Carton (for kernel):10 KG net in calico bags before encased in cartons. 3. Printed cellophane:50g to 2 KG net according to favorable design. Any other packing by order accepted