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PISTACHIO HARVEST IN CENTRAL IRAN

Pistachios have been cultivated in Iran for thousands of years and it is one of the top export products of Iran

Pistachio (PESTEH in Farsi) is one of the top export products of Iran. It is more than thousands of years that different types of Pistachios have been cultivated in the country. However, it is only almost 100 years that commercial cultivation of pistachios started.

In the 1950s, about 2,000 tons of pistachios have produced in the country. Later in 1975, it rose to 25,000 tones, and then exceeded to 150,000 tones in the closing years of the millennium.

There are only limited geographical locations which have favorable climatic conditions for pistachio production. Pistachio trees can survive temperatures ranging between −10 °C in winter and 48 °C in summer. In addition, most types of Pistachio trees need a sunny position and well-drained soil.

Currently, In Iran, approximately 150,000 farmers harvest the crop in Kerman, Yazd, Khorasan, and Fars, Semnan, Markazi, and some other provinces.

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A 1-ounce serving of pistachios, which is about 49 kernels, has about 159 calories and:

  • 5.72 grams of protein
  • 7.7 grams of carbs
  • 12.85 grams of fat
  • 3 grams of fiber

Pistachios are cholesterol-free and a great source of vitamins and minerals, including:

They also pack quite a punch of potassium. In fact, a 2-ounce serving has more potassium than a large banana and as much fiber as a cup of cooked broccoli.

Health Benefits

Pistachios have high levels of unsaturated fatty acids and potassium. Both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits.

Enjoying some pistachios can lower your chances for cardiovascular disease, too. Tree nuts like pistachios are bursting with the fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check.

Their fiber and protein can make you feel fuller for longer. This fiber can also have a positive effect on your gut by aiding "good" bacteria.

Source: webmd.com

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3rd kilometer Shams Abad road, Mahvelat, Feyzabad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran.

Phone :

 +989150099991         +989150099990

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Facilities

  1. Hygienic halls
  2. Concrete and hygienic floors
  3. 50 tons modern weighbridge truck scale
  4. Warehouses with the capacity of 1000 tons dry pistachio
  5. Forklift to accelerate pistachio gathering from the yard and loading
  6. Pistachio sorting machine
  7. Four complete mechanized and hygeniec processing lines of pistachio with the capacity of 20 tons an hour

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ABOUT US

Agricultural complex and factory of “ Farshi Pistachio and Sons” stablished in 1965 by Mohammad Farsh Forosh in Mahvelat. Our main activity is cultivating and processing pistachio. The company set up a pistachio processing unit in 2006. With the integration of specialized agricultural knowledge and Mr. Farsh Forosh's experiences, our complex has become one of the nation's leading organic pistachio producers.

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