Pistachio Paste & Cream
Pure paste at one end, sweetened spreadable cream at the other, and every formulation in between. Built for industrial lines — gelato, bakery, filling, and finished retail jars under your own brand.
Pistachio content is the price driver. Tell us the application and the target cost per kilo and we will propose the formulation, rather than the other way round.
Specification
| Product | |
| Product group | Pistachio paste and spreadable cream |
|---|---|
| Pistachio content | 10% to 100% — formulated to specification |
| 100% paste | Pistachio kernel only. No sugar, oil, emulsifier, or colour |
| Sweetened cream | Pistachio, sugar, vegetable fat, milk solids (options vary by recipe) |
| Kernel input | Regular kernel, or Grade C–D green kernel for stronger colour |
| Colour | Natural — from pale beige to deep green depending on kernel input |
| Texture | Fine grind, adjustable — typical particle size below 30 µm |
| Colouring | No artificial colour. Colour comes from the kernel grade used |
| Origin | Kernel from Kerman, Iran · Gaziantep, Turkey |
| Analytical | |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 8 µg/kg |
| Aflatoxin, total | ≤ 10 µg/kg |
| Free fatty acids | ≤ 1.5% (as oleic) |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 10 meq O₂/kg |
| Moisture | ≤ 2% (100% paste) |
| Total sugar | By recipe — typically ≤ 45% in sweetened cream |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Allergens | Tree nut. Milk in dairy recipes. Declared per formulation |
| Packing & logistics | |
| Industrial packing | 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg tins · 25 kg pails |
| Smallest pack | 1 kg jar or tin — we do not supply below 1 kg |
| Shelf life | 12 months, 100% paste, unopened · 9–12 months sweetened, by recipe |
| Storage | 10–20 °C, dry, away from light. Natural oil separation is normal — stir before use |
| HS code | 2008.19 — nuts, otherwise prepared |
| Order sizes | Samples from 1 kg · trial lots from 25 kg |
| 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.
What it is
A pistachio paste is only as good as the kernel that went into it, and the single biggest lever on both colour and cost is which kernel grade you start from. Deep green product uses green peeled kernel; a beige, nutty paste uses regular kernel and costs considerably less. Neither is better — they serve different applications.
What it means for your order
Be careful with the market. A great deal of what is sold as pistachio cream contains 10–20% pistachio, with the colour coming from a dye. We will supply low-percentage formulations if that is what the price point requires, but the declared content will always match what is actually in the tin, and we do not add colour.
Who Buys It
Gelato and ice cream
Base paste for pistachio gelato and variegates.
Bakery filling
Croissant, cornetto, brioche, and pastry fillings.
Confectionery
Praline centres, chocolate fillings, and bar inclusions.
Private label
Finished spreadable cream in your own branded jar or tin.
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
- Gelato, ice cream and variegates
- Bakery and pastry fillings
- Praline centres and chocolate fillings
Not the right choice for
- Buyers who want dyed bright-green cream
- Whole-nut applications and decoration
- Ambient shipping in high summer without cooling
Packing Formats
Jars and tins, filled and labelled under your brand.
Tins for artisan and industrial production.
Pails for continuous production lines.
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.
Request a Quote — Pistachio Paste and Cream
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.