Premium Pistachios (In-Shell & Kernels) – Antep / Mediterranean Export Grade (Sortex Cleaned)

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Pistachios</strong> (both naturally opened In-Shell nuts and graded Pistachio Kernels) sourced directly from prime Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolian cultivation orchards (famous for traditional Antep pistachio flavor). Renowned worldwide for their deep emerald-green meat, intense natural aroma, and rich oil content, our pistachios undergo rigorous mechanical grading, Sortex sorting, and aflatoxin screening. Widely supplied to industrial confectionery manufacturers, luxury baklava and pastry makers, ice cream producers, chocolate brands, and wholesale snack distributors.</p>

<h3>Key Varieties, Types & Kernel Grades</h3>

<p>To meet the diverse culinary, roasting, and pastry manufacturing standards of international buyers, we provide strictly classified types:</p>

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<li><strong>1. In-Shell Pistachios (Raw / Dry Roasted &amp; Salted):</strong>

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<li><strong>Naturally Opened In-Shell:</strong> 100% naturally tree-split shells with plump, aromatic kernels</li>

<li><strong>Antep Long Type (Uzun / Siirt Type):</strong> Slender, elongated shape with concentrated rich flavor</li>

<li><strong>Calibres / Sizing (Counts per Ounce):</strong> 18/20, 20/22, 22/24, 24/26, 26/28, and 28/30 nuts/oz</li>

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<li><strong>2. Pistachio Kernels (Shelled / Baklava &amp; Pastry Grades):</strong>

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<li><strong>Early Harvest Green Kernels (Boz İç / Extra Green / Grade A):</strong> Harvested prematurely to achieve the darkest, vibrant emerald-green color; the highest grade in global luxury pastry and ice cream production.</li>

<li><strong>Mawardi Kernels (Grade B / Semi-Green):</strong> Mid-season harvest offering balanced green coloration and rich buttery flavor.</li>

<li><strong>Red / Mature Kernels (Kırmızı İç / Grade C):</strong> Fully matured, large, sun-ripened kernels ideal for snacking, chocolate bars, and halva manufacturing.</li>

<li><strong>Split / Halves &amp; Crushed Dices:</strong> Sifted cuts (2–4 mm / 4–8 mm) and fine pistachio powder for industrial toppings.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Pistacia vera</em> L.</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Pistachio, Antep Fıstığı, Green Pistachio Kernels, NNPK (Naturally Opened No-Pecan Kernel), Mawardi, Boz İç, Pistaches, Pistachos</li>

<li><strong>HS Codes:</strong>

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<li><strong>0802.51.00.00:</strong> Pistachios, in-shell (fresh or dried)</li>

<li><strong>0802.52.00.00:</strong> Pistachios, shelled (kernels)</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.5% (Sortex cleaned, metal-detected, free from foreign matter, stones, and shell fragments)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 5.0% – 6.5%</li>

<li><strong>Split Rate (In-Shell):</strong> Min. 95% naturally opened shells (mechanically opened shells upon explicit buyer request only)</li>

<li><strong>Closed Shells / Blind Nuts:</strong> Max. 1.5% – 2.0%</li>

<li><strong>Aflatoxin Compliance:</strong> Strictly compliant with European Union (EU) and US FDA regulations (Aflatoxin B1 &le; 8 ppb / Total Aflatoxins B1+B2+G1+G2 &le; 10 ppb for processed/ready-to-eat nuts)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Mediterranean Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Preservation Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>In-Shell Nuts:</strong> 25 kg or 50 kg PP woven bags or multi-ply kraft paper bags with inner food-grade PE liner</li>

<li><strong>Pistachio Kernels:</strong> 10 kg, 12.5 kg, or 25 kg vacuum-sealed foil/PE bags packed into heavy-duty corrugated master cartons (to prevent oxidation, preserve vivid green color, and extend shelf life)</li>

<li>Nitrogen-flushed retail pouch packaging (250g, 500g, 1kg) available for private label buyers</li>

<li>Jumbo Big Bags (500 kg – 800 kg) for high-volume confectionery plants</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Shipments are configured to maximize container cubic capacity while strictly observing maritime payload rules and road transport axle limits:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>In-Shell Nuts: Approx. 14.0 – 16.0 MT (Floor loaded in 25 kg bags)</li>

<li>Shelled Kernels (Vacuum Cartons): Approx. 15.0 – 17.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>In-Shell Nuts: Approx. 22.0 – 24.5 MT (Floor loaded)</li>

<li>Shelled Kernels: 24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Tır):</strong>

<ul>

<li>In-Shell / Kernels: Approx. 22.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifically verifying Aflatoxin B1/Total levels, moisture, and purity, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Full traceability from certified orchards to export pallet, adhering to ISO 22000 and HACCP food safety standards.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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