Pistachio Kernels are the raw kernels of the pistachio nut.
These green pearls which are rich, creamy and nutty in flavor, can be used in many food products such as; pistachio pastes, and sauces for cooking, baking and snacking.
Pistachio Kernels
whole green kernels
whole kernels
Halves & pieces
small meats
Pistachio Specification
Grade
Superior Grade
Excellent Grade
Grade 1
Grade 2
Shell Defects (%) (allowable tolerance by weight)
Closed shell and blanks
Blanks
Adhering hull
Stained shell
Deformity (incl. opened from bottom)
Slightly open in-shell
Total shell defects
1
0.5
0.5
1
1
5
7
2
0.75
0.75
1.5
2
10
13
3
0.75
1
4
3
18
22
5
1
1.25
5
5
25
28
Kernal Defects (%) (allowable tolerance by weight)
