Pistachio:
Pistachio is a tree originating in the Middle East and Central Asia.
U.S.-Iran-Turkey countries are at the top of production.
And countries such as Spain, Afghanistan and China are also developing the cultivation of this crop
Pistachio production in the world:.
Between 2009 and 2014, the United States, Iran, Turkey, Syria and the European Union were the five leading pistachio producers in the world
Types of Pistachio:
America’s pistachio is one model that is round with different sizes.
Pistachio of Iran has four types of commercial, two of which are long (Ahmadaghaei- Akbari) and round (Fandoghi-Kaleghochi) is provided that pistachio of Iran has a closed mouth, that this product is either mechanically open by machinery or broken with special machinery and its kernel export.
Turkish pistachios are not processed and dried in fresh skin and over time with special devices broken and their kernel send to target markets.
Benefits of pistachio :
It seems that pistachio consumption can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure somewhat in people who do not have diabetes.Although pistachio contains a lot of calories, but consuming it in normal amounts does not cause weight gain or obesity.
Scientific evidence suggests that pistachio nutrients have positive effects on health.
Pistachio storage method:
The best way to store pistachios and pistachio kernel pistachios are in cold storage to prevent the growth of Aflatoxin fungus and insects that rot the pistachio kernel pistachio on the surface of seeds and kernels. This fungus is carcinogenic. However, in large quantities, putting Alomnium phosphide tablets in warehouses prevents corruption.
Almond:
This tree has edible seeds and is classified in the genus Provos. Almond’s fruit is a shaft composed of a soft outer shell and a hard shell underneath it. Almond present to target markets in a skinless or skin.
. The largest almond producing countries in the world are the United States and Spain.
49%of almond seeds are oil, 62% of which is unsaturated oleic acid, 24% unsaturated linoleic acid, and 6% is saturated palmitic acid.
The amount of energy in every 100 grams of almond is 576 kcal.
Almond oil:
Almond oil is made from sweet or bitter almond, used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy and beauty products
. Bitter almond oil, which contains Benzaldehyde, is used as a flavoring of foods and in the production of perfumes
Almonds have been recommended as a good source of protein among healthy foods by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Walnut:
Walnut is a large edible wrinkled seed from a deciduous tree.
Walnut is a valuable fruit with a variety of varieties. Walnut is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
Largest walnut producers in 2018:
- China
- United States of America
- Iran
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Chile
- Romania
- France
- India
- Egypt