Green Peeled Pistachio Kernel
Also sold as: double-peeled kernel · blanched green kernel · pistacchio pelato (Italy)
The highest-value kernel in the range. Early-picked kernel is blanched and the white inner skin removed by hand, exposing the full green of the nut. Price is set by one thing: how dark the green is.
Grades run from S (darkest green, highest price) down to D (yellow-green, lowest). Split and light-split grades are also available at a lower cost for ground applications.
Specification
| Product | |
| Product group | Shelled pistachio kernel, double-peeled |
|---|---|
| Source | Kaal — early-harvest green kernel |
| Process | Blanched approx. 2 minutes, cooled, inner skin removed, shade or wagon dried |
| Grades | S · A · B · C · D — plus split and light-split |
| Colour, Grade S | Super green — darkest, highest value |
| Colour, Grade D | Yellow-green — lowest value, suits grinding |
| Uniformity | ≥ 90% within grade |
| Kernel pest | ≤ 1% |
| Split kernel | ≤ 3% in whole grades |
| Origin | Iran (Kerman) or Turkey (Gaziantep) — declared per lot |
| Food safety | |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 8 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin, total | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.1% |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| E. coli | Absent in 1 g |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10⁶ CFU/g |
| Testing | Aflatoxin by HPLC and microbiology, per lot, accredited laboratory |
| Sorting | Optical colour sorter, then manual grade verification |
| Packing & logistics | |
| Bulk packing | 5, 10, 12.5 and 25 kg cartons with inner vacuum poly bag |
| Smallest pack | 1 kg vacuum — we do not supply below 1 kg |
| Shelf life | 12 months in original unopened packing |
| Storage | 0–5 °C recommended — colour degrades faster when warm |
| HS code | 0802.52 — pistachios, shelled |
| Order sizes | Samples from 1 kg · trial lots from 25 kg · FCL 18–20 t |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF — on agreement |
Values are our standard commercial specification. Tighter tolerances can be agreed for a specific programme and are confirmed in writing before the first shipment. Aflatoxin limits follow the EU maximum levels for nuts intended for direct human consumption.
Colour Grades
The green is graded, and the grade sets the price. Swatches below are indicative — always confirm against a physical sample before you commit to a lot.
What it is
After the outer skin is off, the kernel still carries a thin white membrane. Removing it — double peeling — means blanching the kernel for around two minutes, cooling it immediately in cold water, taking the skin off, then drying it slowly. Dry it too far and the kernel turns brittle and loses export value.
What it means for your order
Grading is the commercial heart of this product. An optical colour sorter separates the spectrum in two passes: first S and A, then B, C and D. Our people then verify the grades by hand, because a colour sorter set slightly wrong will quietly downgrade an entire lot. Always agree the grade against a physical sample — on green kernel, a written grade letter alone is not enough.
Who Buys It
Confectionery
Baklava, halva, nougat, and Turkish delight.
Decoration
Sprinkled or slivered where the green must be visible.
Gelato and ice cream
The colour source in premium pistachio gelato.
Chocolate
Inclusions and pralines where colour contrast matters.
Is It Right For You?
Straight answer, not a sales pitch. If this is the wrong product for your application, tell us what you are making and we will point you at the right one.
Best for
- Baklava, halva, nougat and Turkish delight — where the green is the product
- Premium gelato and chocolate inclusions
- Decoration, slivers and visible garnish
Not the right choice for
- Buyers led by price — this is the top of the range
- Ground and baked goods where colour is lost anyway
- Warm storage — the green fades above 5 °C
Packing Formats
Vacuum-sealed inner bag in a carton — the standard export format, and the one we recommend.
Vacuum cartons for artisan and industrial intake.
Smallest pack we supply, under your own label.
Every shipment travels with a lot-specific aflatoxin analysis. Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and Halal documentation are issued on request.
Need a full specification sheet?
We send a written spec sheet with agreed tolerances, packing details, and the documentation that travels with each shipment.
Nutrition, per 100 g
Typical values for raw pistachio kernel. Exact figures vary by variety, season, and growing region; a lot-specific analysis is available on request.
| Energy | 560 kcal / 2 343 kJ |
| Fat | 45.3 g |
| — of which saturates | 5.9 g |
| — of which monounsaturated | 23.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.2 g |
| — of which sugars | 7.7 g |
| Fibre | 10.6 g |
| Protein | 20.2 g |
| Salt | < 0.01 g |
| Potassium | 1 025 mg |
| Phosphorus | 490 mg |
| Magnesium | 121 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg |
Request a Quote — Green Peeled Pistachio Kernel
Tell us the size or grade, the quantity, and the packing format you need. We reply with pricing, availability, and lead time.
Samples are available before you commit to a commercial order.
We work exclusively with pistachios — no other nuts, no distractions.