Pistachio Exports: Size, Variety and Aflatoxin Checks

Buy pistachios by sample, test and real grade

In pistachio exports, variety and size differences are not cosmetic; they change market fit, price, packing and sometimes food-safety documents. Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, Kalleh Ghouchi, Fandoghi and kernels each serve different buyers.

Aflatoxin testing is critical in many markets. Buyers should know the accepted limit and certificate expectations for the destination before placing an order. The approved sample should also match the final lot by size and quality.

A professional inquiry should not say only export pistachios. It should specify variety, size, open-shell percentage, raw or roasted condition, packing and documents.

Pistachio checklist

• Target variety and size
• Open-shell, closed-shell and broken percentage
• Aflatoxin, health certificate and sample policy
• Packing format and final destination