Pistachio kernels/ Natural Pistachio kernels
The pistachio kernels are classified in the following types:
- Whole kernels/ Natural Pistachio kernels
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- Unripe pistachio kernels
- Green Peeled pistachio kernels
- Halves and pieces
- Small meat
Whole kernels/ Natural Pistachio kernels
Of course, Halves and pieces aw well as Small meat are of the types of pistachios (As you can see in the picture and above descriptions). But we have not included our product group yet. Three types include Natural Pistachio kernels, Unripe pistachio kernels and as well as Green Peeled Pistachios are in our list of products.
In this section, the Natural Pistachio kernels in different qualities that can be supplied by Anata Nuts company will be introduced to your loved ones. Also, we have announced the product code.
Physical characteristics of Pistachio kernels/ Natural Pistachio kernels |
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| Defects allowed (allowable tolerances by weight) | Pistachio kernels | ||
| Extra | Class I | Class II | |
| Product Code – Anata Nuts Co. | PKS | PK1 | PK2 |
| a) Tolerances for pistachio kernels and peeled kernels not satisfying the minimum requirements | |||
| Not sufficiently developed, shrunken and shriveled | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| of which dark shrivelled kernels no more than: | – | – | – |
| Mouldy | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Rancid or damaged by rotting | 0.5 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Insect damage | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Living pests | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| b) Size Tolerances | |||
| For produce not conforming to the size indicated, if sized | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| c) Tolerances for other defects | |||
| Foreign matter, loose shells, shell fragments, fragments of hull, dust | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Halves (split) and broken, if wholes are specified | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| of which broken no more than: | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Wholes, if halves or broken are specified | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Pistachio kernels belonging to other varieties | 10 | 10 | 10 |
