BULK PRODUCTS · PERSONAL BROKERAGE
Pistachios
Your specification.
Our starting point.
Pistachios for wholesalers, importers and food manufacturers. Bring us your product brief and we can explore the relevant sourcing options.
Discuss pistachios ↗
From origin.To your requirement.
01 / THE PRODUCT DETAILS
The right form.
The right fit.
Start with the intended application and the specification your business needs. Size, processing and quality requirements belong in the same conversation.
Product forms
- in-shell natural-open, mechanically opened, or closed
- shelled kernels whole, halves/splits, diced
- peeled kernels
Grades, sizes & varieties
Compare the product-specific sizes, processing options and quality distinctions in the commercial specification guide below.
These product references provide a starting point. The supplier’s current specification and the agreed contract determine the offered lot.
UNDERSTANDING PISTACHIOS
Know the product.
Choose for your application.
Product & processing
Pistachios are supplied in-shell, as shelled kernels, or as peeled kernels with the outer skin removed. Shell opening, count per ounce and kernel appearance describe different aspects of the product. The best format depends on whether the nut is sold as a snack or processed as an ingredient.
Food industry applications
In-shell products suit roasting and snack lines. Whole or split kernels suit bakery and confectionery; diced kernels support ice cream and toppings. Peeled kernels are useful when the visible kernel colour is central to the finished product.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Natural-open / mechanically opened / closed | Natural-open shells split during development; mechanical opening is a processing step; closed shells require cracking. |
| Size references | 18/20, 21/25, 26/30 and 31/40 nuts per ounce occur in the guide. Specify the exact count range in the offer. |
| US grades | U.S. Fancy, Extra No. 1, No. 1 and Select. Quality grades are not direct equivalents of count-per-ounce sizes. |
| Iranian varieties | Fandoghi is round; Akbari is long. Kalleh Ghouchi and Ahmad Aghaei should be identified by variety, with calibre stated separately. |
| Kernel forms | Whole, halves/splits, diced and peeled; agree colour, residual skin and piece size. |
| Farming / packing | Confirm conventional or certified-organic scope and the net weight of cartons or big bags. |
Formats and pack sizes are reference options, subject to supplier confirmation. Agree the specification, tolerances and documentation for the offered lot before purchase.
Grade reference: USDA in-shell pistachio grades ↗
Are variety, size and grade interchangeable?
No. A variety name identifies the type; count per ounce describes size; a grade specifies quality tolerances. Your enquiry should state all three where relevant, plus whether the shells are naturally or mechanically opened.
WHERE THE PRODUCT BEGINS
In the orchard.
A line study of the growing landscape
02 / A WIDER VIEW
Origin matters.
So does the season.
Producer origins
- United States (California)
- Iran
- Turkey
- Spain
- Greece
Origins named in our product guide; availability is checked against your requirement.
HARVEST CONTEXT
Iran late August–September; California September–October; Turkey late August–early September; Spain early September; Greece September–October
Indicative seasonal context; timing and availability depend on the origin and crop year.
United States (California)
September–October
Indicative windows from our product guide, not current stock availability. Highlighted countries are producing origins, not a confirmed supplier network.
03 / READY FOR YOUR BRIEF
Beyond the product.
Every detail counts.
Which documents help us assess the offer?
For pistachios, request the supplier’s product specification, ingredient and allergen information, relevant test results, packing details and storage instructions. For processed products, include the treatment and any added ingredients. Confirm shelf life and certification against the actual product and destination.
Packing references
- cartons
- big bags; no weights specified
What should my enquiry include?
Product form, grade or size, quantity, packing, destination and required delivery date. Include any treatment, ingredient, testing or certification requirements that apply to your business.
How are quality and storage requirements confirmed?
Request the current supplier specification, relevant product documentation and storage instructions for the offered product. We help clarify outstanding details before terms are agreed.
Can you help match a specific requirement?
Share your brief with our trade desk. We consider suitable supply options and coordinate questions about specification, commercial terms and timing.
COMPOSITION REFERENCE
Nutrition.
In the formulation.
| Nutrient | Details |
|---|---|
| Water | 4.37 g |
| Energy | 560 kcal |
| Protein | 20.16 g |
| Total lipid(fat) | 45.32 g |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 27.17 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.6 g |
| Sugars, total | 7.66 g |
Values reproduced from our existing product guide. Composition varies with origin, processing and ingredients. Use the offered product’s supplier nutrition specification for formulation and labelling.
YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION
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pistachios.
Start with what you know. We can clarify the remaining details together.
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