Specifications of Badami Pistachio
Pistachios, which many of us have known and loved, are the delicious tree nut, Pistachios were popu-lar for thousands of years in middle east where they grow and Nowadays, they have spread through-out the world and are used in all sorts of different cuisines and dishes, from entrees to desserts like ice cream.
Pistachio is known as the “smiling nut” in Iran and the “happy nut” in China.
Pistachios are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, protein, antioxidants and various nutrients, includ-ing vitamin B6 and potassium.
Badami is another type of long Iranian pistachios, and its length size is shorter than Ahmad Aghaei.
The detailed specifications of Semi-long Pistachio is shown in the table below:
| Shape | Semi-Long |
| Type | Naturally Opened |
| Flavor | Raw, Roasted, Roasted and Salted |
| Smell | Naturally pistachio’s aroma without foreign odor |
| Total size | 28/30, 30/32, 32-34 |
| Regular size | 30-32 |
| Moisture | |
| For raw pistachio | 5-7% |
| For Roasted & Salted pistachio | 2-3% |
| Shelf Life and Storage Condition | 24 month, Keep in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight |
| Harvesting time | September & October |
| Chemical/Artificial Additives | No, completely natural and healthy, GMO Free, Gluten-Free |
| Packing type in bulk | 10kg Vacuumed carton, 25kg, 50kg pp bags |
| Consumer Packing | from 100g to 1000g in a different kind of packing |
| Aflatoxin | Under 8 |
Applications
Pistachios used directly as a snack or mixed with other nuts, also they can be used as a great super healthy ingredient in foods recipes, confectionery, bakery, different desserts, Ice cream and etc.
