Description

Pistachio slivers are one of the most colorful and aromatic pistachio products, made from green pistachio kernels. They are mainly used for decorating and flavoring various foods. Below are the main uses:

Uses of Pistachio Slivers:

1. Decorating Sweets and Desserts
   • Baklava
   • Gaz (Persian nougat)
   • Masghati
   • Traditional and modern cakes and pastries
   • Desserts like panna cotta, rice pudding, halva, etc.
2. Decorating Traditional Dishes
   • On ceremonial rice dishes (such as sweet rice, jeweled rice, barberry rice)
   • Along with almond slivers and barberries for party dish decoration
3. Industrial and Export Applications
   • Chocolate production
   • Specialty ice cream (e.g., traditional saffron ice cream)
   • Export to Persian Gulf countries, Europe, and East Asia due to its unique color and flavor
4. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Uses
   • Limited use for natural fragrance and color in some herbal medicines or soaps

Key Points:
• Pistachio slivers should have a bright and uniform green color
• They should not be broken or chipped (appearance is very important for decoration)
• For export, they must be produced and stored with specific packaging and standards

The pistachio kernel is the edible and valuable part of the pistachio, obtained after removing the hard outer shell. Depending on harvesting method, processing, and use, pistachio kernels come in various types. Here is a complete overview:

Types of Pistachio Kernels:

1. Whole Smiling Pistachio Kernel
   • Comes from naturally split (smiling) pistachios
   • Visually appealing, whole, and large
   • Suitable for nuts and export
2. Broken or Chipped Kernel
   • From kernels broken during shell removal
   • Used in confectionery and food industries
3. Raw (Green) Pistachio Kernel
   • Harvested from unripe pistachios
   • Dark green and highly valuable
   • Ideal for export, ice cream, and luxury sweets
4. Double-Peeled Kernel
   • After removing the thin inner skin
   • Brighter green and more luxurious appearance
   • High-value and suitable for niche markets
5. Split Kernel (Halved)
   • Pistachio kernel split in half
   • Used in industrial production or food decoration

Uses of Pistachio Kernels:
• As a snack
• Confectionery (baklava, gaz, nougat, pistachio sweets)
• Food industry (ice cream, chocolate, pistachio butter, pistachio powder)
• Export (to Europe, Arab countries, China, India, etc.)
• Food decoration (rice dishes, desserts, salads)