Origin: Gaziantep/Turkey Packages: 10kg,20 kg Vacuum Type: Green,Inshell, HTSCode: 08025100,080252 Originating from the genus Pistacia, the species Pistacia vera is native to the Near East, Mediterranean and Western Asia. The green seed, which is the pistachio nut, is in a crusty shell that is being cracked during consumption. Pistachio kernels are very popular as a snack but also are used as an ingredient in meat products like salami or sausages, or in the confectionary industry as a part of chocolate, cakes, Turkish Delight, baklava, ice cream and other traditional Turkish sweets.