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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 the plant) 3.Pistachio in shell species - Jumbo: Available on 18/20, 20/22 and 22/24 - Round: Available on 26/28, 28/30 and 30/32 - Badami: Available on 24/26, 26/28 and 28/30 - Akbari: Available on 18/20, 20/22 and 22/24 - Ahmad Aghaee: Available on 22/24, 24/26 and 26/28

The 2 major varieties of Peanuts produced in India are Bold (runners) and Java (Spanish). The Bold variety peanuts have typically reddish brown skin with oblong shape, while Java variety have pink skin with spherical in shape. Bold peanuts are the major oilseed of India. It accounts for around 25% of the total oilseed production of the country. Annual production of India Peanuts and Indian Peanuts oil are around 5-8mln and 1.5mln tons respectively.

Harvest Season Dates are usually harvested from late August until mid-November depending on variety, climate and desired ripening stage of the fruit. Common Packing For Container Shipment Products Packing Container Dates 2x10Kg / Cartons 900 Cartons in 20 FCL 1,300 Cartons in 40FCL

Almonds are sorted based on the number of almond kernels per ounce. Sizing: 18/20 The largest almond size. This size yields 18-20 almonds per ounce. 20/22 The second largest size of almonds. This size yields 20-22 almonds per ounce. 23/25 Slightly smaller than the 20/22 sized almonds. This size yields between 23-25 almonds per ounce. 25/27 Yields 25-27 almonds per ounce. 27/30 Smaller than the 25/27 sized almonds. This size yields 27-30 almonds per ounce. 30/32 Yields between 30-32 almonds per ounce. 32/34 The seventh largest sized almond. This size yields 32-34 almonds per ounce. 34/36 Yields 34-36 almonds per ounce. 36/40 This is generally the smallest sized almond. Yields between 36-40 almonds per ounce. Sizing: Procesed Almonds Blanched Whole The skin of the almond is removed. These almonds are usually manufactured no smaller than a 25/27 size. Blanched Sliced The skin of the almond is removed. These manufactured almonds are cut into thin, regular and thick slices. Sliced Natural The same as above, except skins remain on almonds. Blanched Slivered The skin of the almond is removed. Made from blanched whole almonds, the kernel is cut so as to produce uniform â??sliversâ??. Diced Blanched A processed almond diced into small pieces. As with all blanched almonds, the skin is removed. Diced Natural A processed almond diced into small pieces. Grading: Extra No. 1 Extra No. 1 is the highest quality almond grade. This grade has less than 5% chips and scratches and less than 1% split and broken almonds. The amount of foreign material constitutes less than .05%. No. 1 Supreme No. 1 Supreme is the second grade of almonds. As with the Extra No. 1, No. 1 Supreme has less than 1% split and broken almonds and .05% foreign material. This grade has less than 10% chips and scratches. U.S. Select Sheller Run (SSR) U.S. Select Sheller Run is the third highest grade of almonds. This grade allows no more than 20% chips and scratches and 5% split and broken almonds. Select Sheller Run has less than 1% foreign material. U.S. Standard Sheller Run U.S. Standard Sheller Run is the fourth grade of almonds. This grade has less than 35% chips and scratches and 15% split and broken almonds. Foreign material is less than 2%.

Long Pistachios The most famous local brands of long pistachio are as the following: Akbari: This type is the highest economic value. Its fruits are large and almond shaped. It can be harvested in late September. This is a newer variety with good yield and with long, large nuts. Momtaz: The fruit of this nut is almond shaped. It is very delicious compared to other types of pistachios. It can be harvested in late September. Badami: This nut is generally small. It mainly grows in gardens of Zarand, Kerman. It can be harvested in early summer. Ahmad Aghaei: This nut is rather large and its fruit is almond shaped. It can be harvested in late September. The newest commercial variety, very popular with the farmers, because of high yield and its shorter time to reach production. It is very popular in some markets like India and Greece. Production of this variety is increasing. It also has the whitest shell hue among the four. Available sizes of Long Pistachio are 20/22, 22-24 and 24/26, with 18/20 also available in small quantities. Pistachio size unit is the number of nuts in one Once.

Amount Per 100 grams Calories : 567 % Daily Value* Total Fat : 49g 75% Saturated fat : 7 g 35% Trans fat regulation : 0 g Sodium : 18 mg 0% Potassium : 705 mg 20% Total Carbohydrate : 16 g 5% Dietary fiber : 9 g 36% Sugar : 4 g Protein : 26 g 52% Calcium : 9% Iron : 25% Vitamin B-6 : 15% Magnesium : 42%

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