- Akbari has the highest shape index (longest) in Iranian Pistachios and have a very unique taste and texture
- It has the highest economic value among four varieties
- It is one of the commercial and high quality cultivars.
- This nut is rather large , its fruit is almond shaped and has the whitest shell hue among the long pistachios.
- Jumbo pistachios are larger and longer compared to round pistachios.
- The unique taste of this pistachio is due to its high-fat volume.
- One of the most famous kind of Pistachios in the world which it's appearance resembles a hazelnut (Fandoghi).
- Around 50% of Iranian production is of the Fandoghi type and is the first type in terms of exportation.
- This type is obtained from ripped pistachios
- Pistachio kernels normally come from two types of pistachios, closed shells pistachios, and open shell pistachios, and kernels can be from any type of pistachios
- This is the peeled Kaal pistachio kernel (unripe pistachio). Its vivid green color is due to the early harvest.
- Green Peeled kernel is known as the most premium and expensive sort among all types of kernels, due to costly process.