Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is a Long oval pistachio that is known as a Long Pistachio in the global market. The rationale for the popularity of this pistachio, for the most part in the Asian market (e.g., China and India), is its delicious taste and beautiful appearance.
Initially, Ahmad Aghaei pistachios were identified by someone named Ahmad Agha Foroutan in Kerman, one of the cities in Iran.
Given that this pistachio doesn’t have a long history, it has a lot of scope in the pistachio cultivation industry.
Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is one of the popular cultivars of pistachios that have been considered by farmers and gardeners.
Ahmad Aghaei’s pistachio kernel is one of the best pistachio kinds for the preparation of pistachio slices due to its elongation and is always well received. Additionally, its smaller type is widely used in the confectionery industry.
Among the pistachios, the Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is very similar to the Akbari pistachio. Consequently, from time to time, it is difficult to distinguish these two pistachios from each other.
However, there are differences between them that help to distinguish these pistachios from each other more easily. In summary, some of these differences are as follows:
| Feature | Specification | Shell color | Light creamy |
|---|---|
| Kernel color | The peeled kernel is greener than others while the Skin of its kernel is redder |
| Smell | Natural pistachio aroma without foreign odor |
| Shape | Long |
| Available Sizes | (Pistachios per 1 Oz): 32-30, 30-28, 28-26, 26-24 |
| Common market size | 28-26 |
| Humidity | Less than %5 |
| Shelf life | 24 months, keep in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight |
| Harvesting Time | Mid-September |
| Bulk Packing | 10kg Cartons, 25kg/50kg Jumbo Bags |
| Chemical/Artificial additives | GMO-Free, Gluten-Free |
| OEM | Possible |