Akbari Pistachios
The longest, most elegant Iranian pistachio — buttery, sweet and naturally open.
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Pistachios
Ahmad Aghaei Long Pistachios
Slender, almond-shaped and pale-shelled — a refined, delicately sweet pistachio.
Part of our developing range. Ask us to confirm availability and the details of the actual product.
- Clean
- Sweet
- Light crunch
- Kerman & Anar
Size (nuts/oz)
- 22–24
- 24–26
- 26–28
Preparation
- Raw · unsalted
- Roasted · lightly salted
- Packaging
- Discuss available packing
- MOQ
- Confirm on enquiry
- Supply
- Seasonal · confirm availability
- HS code
- 0802.51 (raw) · 2008.19 (roasted)
- Our team is based in Larestan, Fars
- Availability confirmed on enquiry
Overview
About Ahmad Aghaei Pistachios
Ahmad Aghaei is one of the most widely planted long varieties in Kerman Province. The nuts are almond-shaped and slightly flatter than Akbari, with a bright, smooth shell and a light-green kernel.
Its flavour is more delicate than Kalleh Ghouchi, with a clean sweetness that pastry cooks love. It is commonly enjoyed raw or salted and can be shelled for baking.
Variety information
Specifications
General variety information. Current origin, grade, harvest, ingredients, packing and availability must be confirmed for the actual product.
| Variety | Ahmad Aghaei |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kerman & Anar, Kerman Province |
| Size grade | 24–26 nuts per ounce |
| SKU | NOI-PIS-AHA |
| Size (nuts/oz) | 22–24 · 24–26 · 26–28 |
|---|---|
| Typical preparation | Raw · unsalted · Roasted · lightly salted |
| Packing enquiry | Discuss available packing |
| Minimum order | Confirm on enquiry |
| Supply | Seasonal · confirm availability |
| HS code (indicative) | 0802.51 (raw) · 2008.19 (roasted) |
| Order details | Origin, quantity, packing and delivery confirmed on enquiry |
Growing region
Kerman & Anar, Kerman
Long-kernel Ahmad Aghaei & Badami pistachios
Kerman Province produces the majority of Iran’s pistachios. The countryside around Kerman city, Anar and Zarand is particularly associated with long, almond-shaped varieties such as Ahmad Aghaei and Badami, prized for their pale kernels and natural split.
- Share of Iran’s crop
- The majority
- Signature
- Ahmad Aghaei
- Climate
- Arid, continental
Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g
Energy562kcal / 100 g
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Carbohydrate
- 28 g
- of which sugars
- 8 g
- Fibre
- 10 g
Notable: One of the best nut sources of vitamin B6 and potassium; contains lutein and zeaxanthin, the pigments behind the green colour. Typical values for pistachio kernels per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central). Actual values vary by crop and roast.
How is Ahmad Aghaei different from Akbari?
Both are long varieties. Akbari is longer and plumper with a butterier taste; Ahmad Aghaei is a little smaller and flatter, with a lighter, cleaner flavour — and usually better value.
Can I use them for baking?
Yes. Shell the raw nuts and chop them for baklava, cookies or pistachio cream. For the most vivid green, choose our peeled green kernels.
Are Iranian pistachios better than California pistachios?
They are different. California grows mostly one variety — named “Kerman” after its Iranian origin — while Iran grows several, from long Akbari to round Kalleh Ghouchi. Iranian pistachios are generally described as richer and more intensely flavoured; California pistachios are more uniform. Many chefs simply prefer Iranian nuts for flavour.
What does “20–22 per ounce” mean?
It is the number of in-shell nuts that weigh one ounce (28.35 g). A lower number means larger nuts. 20–22 is one of the largest commercial grades; 28–30 is a smaller, everyday grade.
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