A reliable manufacturer and supplier of Iranian pistachios in shell

Pistachio nut has a hard exterior shell, which constitutes about 50% of the pistachio weight. The shell on the nut shields it from physical damage as well as mold and insect infections. Nuts that are poorly protected by hulls (pistachio soft shell) are most prone to contamination in the orchard. On normal nuts, there is space between the hull interior and shell exterior, so the shell can split open without splitting the hull.

Iranian Pistachio are prized for the high percentage of large pistachio kernels. Regarded to the prices, pistachios in shells tend to be more than twice as cheaper per kilogram as the ones without shells.

Our Policy in the Marketplace of Iranian Unshelled Pistachio

Taher Agroindustrial Group sets minimum requirements to ensure that consumers receive the best quality products. Our company has been successful in winning appreciation from the clients as one of the most prominent names in the trading of in-shell pistachio.

Interesting Dietary Facts About Pistachios In-shell

Pistachios with shells are the original ‘slow food.’ The findings of studies demonstrate that unshelled pistachios help slow consumption. So that in-Shell Pistachio Consumption Curbs Calories by 41 Percent Compared to Shelled Pistachios.

Trading Status of Iranian Pistachios In-shell Export

With a crop of 190,000 tonnes (in-shell basis), Iran was the world’s third-largest producer of pistachio in the 2020 season. IPA (Iran Pistachio Association) data show that 75% of international shipments were naturally open in-shell pistachios (10-year average). In the marketing year of 2020, the volume of in-shell pistachios exported from Iran amounted to approximately 25,150 tons. The Far East is the main market for Iranian Pistachio including 42,000 tons in the 2020 year.

Iranian Pistachio Exports, Top Destinations. (In-shell equivalent, Metric tons, average 2014/15-2018/19)

Things Everyone Needs to Know When Buying Iranian In-shell Pistachios

Our Strategies to Produce Pistachios In shell

In the pistachio industry, there are two equally important aspects to producing the final product: growing the crop and then processing the nuts after harvest.

Pistachios are unique from all other nuts in that they require rapid processing within 24 hours of being harvested due to their high moisture content. The techniques of processing can make the difference between a good pistachio and a great one and we at Taher Group know the difference. We also know the importance of starting with the best product available. We are also committed to producing the highest quality Iranian pistachios by maintaining strict infield operations.

So we strategically keep in touch with other growers throughout the region who are able to offer a consistent, natural, safe, and wholesome unshelled pistachio to all of our consumers, all of the time.

Storage Condition

Considerably, to increase the storage period of unshelled pistachios depends not only on storage standard conditions but also fruit conditions on the tree.

Harvesting on time is a key point to keep nuts healthy in storage for a longer time. (Read more about the harvest season of Taher’s products)

Temperature is another effective factor to maintain the quality and storage life of pistachio which the optimum is 4ᵒC.

What is the definition of the ounce of pistachios and how to measure it?

The ounce of pistachio in-shell is an international numerical criterion that indicates the size of a pistachio. Whatever the ounce number is bigger, it shows there are smaller pistachios in the sample. Sizing is determined by the number of in-shell pistachio nuts per ounce (28,3495 g). It should be noted that broken nuts and blanks or empty nuts shall not be used in determining counts.

What Is the Definition of the Ounce of Pistachios and How to Measure It?

For measurement of an ounce, first, weigh 142.5 gr. of unshelled pistachios to the sample. Then count the number of whole nuts one by one. After that, divide the resulting number by five.

Another way is counting the number of sample nuts five by five and every five pistachios are one ounce. Whatever the ounce is less, nuts are larger and heavier, and if the ounce is bigger, then the nut is smaller.

Another expressing feature of Iranian pistachios that make them flexible to various marketplaces is diverse cultivars and sizes ranging from 18/20 nut number per ounce to 36/38.

Special features of In-shell Pistachio in Taher Group

Iranian Freshly Harvested Pistachios Are Processed in Taher Group as Follows:

Weighing
Unloading
Sampling: from the conveyor belt for aflatoxin testing and grading
De-hulling
Floatation: Water floatation tank
Sorting: scalp and remove discolored, shriveled, damaged, closed, or very small nuts
Pre-drying: by Forced air continuous
Adhering hull separation and removal
Drying nuts uniformly by Dryer
Mechanical separation of open-shell nuts from closed-shell nuts
Mechanical sizing
Picking conveyor belt
Packing on laminate export 25 kg bags and adhering lot no
Export

Pistachios in Shell Market Trends

Pistachios in-shell consumption is also growing steadily. These forms are consumed as raw or salted roasted snacks and it is the consumer who shells the kernel before eating. Since Taher group is a supplier of Iranian pistachios in shell and manufacturer wholesaler, our export of unshelled pistachio is dried raw in bulk.

Taher as a supplier of Iranian pistachios in shell is ready to produce and export all varietal types of Iranian pistachios in high quality and best price.