What is Ahmad Aghaei pistachio?
If you are interested in the taste of dried fruits, you must know that Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is one you will never forget once tasted. This world famous type of pistachio is actually the tastiest and most delicious among its peers. It is an original and delicious pistachio produced in Rafsanjan, Kerman. It is also known as green gold and has a special place among experts.
Specifications of Ahmad Aghaei
This pistachio is actually known for its excellent taste, very beautiful shape, and nice appearance. Other features of this type of pistachio can also be listed as follows:
The most delicious type of pistachio
Suitable for parties, gatherings and holidays
Extensive domestic and foreign fame and popularity
Elongated, beautiful and uniform appearance
Suitable for preparing slices
The most important feature that makes this pistachio famous, is its exceptional taste and appearance, as compared to well-known competitors such as Akbari and Hazelnut pistachios. Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is smaller than Akbari and Hazelnut pistachios which are bigger and longer. This pistachio is mostly grown in Rafsanjan and Nogh cities and is found all over the world.
Appearance characteristics of Ahmad Aghaei pistachio
In addition to a delicious and memorable taste, Ahmad Aghaei has particular appearance:
When ripe, the crust becomes red
The kernel is pale red
The predominant color of the kernel is jade green
The hard shell is completely bone white
Features of Akbari pistachio tree
Akbari pistachio has medium growth power and extensive growth habit. The average height of a tree is 3 meters. It has a leaf length of 4.15 mm (medium) and a leaf width of 4.4 mm (low). The size of the apical leaflet is bigger than lateral leaflets. The apical leaf of Akbari pistachio is a broad spear. Akbari pistachio cluster has an approximate weight of 51.6 grams and every dried Akbari pistachio weights 15.4 grams per cluster. Akbari pistachio has large pistachios with a weight of 20 ounces.
Pistachio is a fruit that plays an important role in the nutrition and economy of arid and semi-arid countries. This plant has different species due to its appearance, the fruit size is desirable for consumers and Pistacia vera L is one of the species. Most pistachio trees grow at an altitude of 900-2000 m from sea level and belong to Anacardiaceae. Pistachio cultivation is done in a latitude of 42-27 degrees north. Pistachio has a temperature tolerance of minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter and 45 degrees Celsius in summer. Pistachio has two legs and requires both male and female trees to produce fruit. The most important pistachio cultivars in Iran are: Ouhadi, Koleghoochi, Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, Mumtaz, Badami Zarand, Shahpasand, Sefid Pesteh Nogh, Khanjari Damghan and Qazvini.
In Iran, pistachio, especially Ahmad Aghaei, is found in different regions, but Rafsanjan in Kerman, also known as the city of green gold, are famous and have a special position in the field of pistachios. Kerman province is the best place for pistachio cultivation due to specific geographic location and altitude and distance from sea level. Due to the mentioned factors, Kerman has a world famous pistachio with a delicious taste and makes Iran the center of pistachio. In Iran, Ahmad Aghaei and Akbari pistachio are of special importance, which is why they receive so much attention. In fact, it is because of their wonderful taste and very beautiful and splendid appearance that makes Iranians eat Ahmad Aghaei pistachios in all their important celebrations, including Nowruz and religious holidays.
This cultivar has expanded greatly in the last few years due to its relatively large almond-shaped fruits and white bony skin. The most important reason that people buy this pistachio is its bony white skin.
Ahmad Aghaei cultivar has the highest percentage of smiling pistachios and more than 98% of its fruits are smiling. Its leaves are small and about 60% of the leaves are of the three-leaf compound type. The apical leaflet in this type of cultivar is ovoid and larger than lateral leaflets. This cultivar has a medium growth and very strong apical dominance. The fruits in this type of cultivar are almond shaped. Pistachio density in this cultivar is moderate in clusters with about 18 pistachio seeds at the end of the season.
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