Koohbanan Export Co.
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The Pistachio is consumed as snack product, Ice-Cream, Chocolate  and confectionery, depending the consumers taste.
Iranian pistachio , according to each market , is different in shape , size ,appearance and kind. Koohbanan offering all types of pistachios such as round , jumbo , long or different kernels in all seasons.
Koohbanan holds sufficient stocks of pistachios throughout The year.
Pistachio buyer's choice varies from one region to another.
 
TYPES OF PISTACHIOS
 
Natural* inshell or closed
 
 Pistachios are in different shapes:
Round(Fandoghi)
Jumbo(Kalleqouchi)
Long (Akbari, Ahmadaighaei Badami)
 
*Note: mechanical opened pistachio also available by order
.
 
Size :
 
Ranges from smallest count, 33 to biggest 18.
The figures show the number of pistachios per ounce ( 28 .4 grms ) unit .
Different available sizes :
Smaller than 32:

30-32 
28-30
26-28
24-26
22-24
20-22
18-20
 
Other characteristics of Pistachio
 
Other characteristics if required , may be determined as per following:
-Percentages of nonsplit;
-Percentages of stick - tight;
-Percentages of discoloration of shell;
-Percentages of empty shell and
  shell pieces;
-Percentages of loose kernels ;
-Percentages of foreign materials;
-Max aflatoxin for B1 and total ; 
-Percentages of under size and over 
size pistachios;

Packing:
 
Normal packing Jute bag, other packing such as carton, cellophane
,Vacuum, etc .by order is available. 
 
Kernel:
 
Shape: round, jumbo, long
Type : Normal ;Green; Unripe Packing : 10 kgs unbleached calico, and carton.
 
Other Characteristics of kernel 
 
If required, may be determined according to the following:
-Percentages of :Minor defects (spotted, shrirelled, or immature kernels )
-Percentages of damaged kernels; 
-Percentages of insect;
-Percentages of moisture .