Pistachios are one of the most popular nuts in the world. They come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and flavors including green, red and black. The most common type of pistachio is known as Jumbo Persian or Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachios. These pistachios have a creamy white kernel with a soft taste that pairs well with many different foods and drinks.

What is Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio?

Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio, or the so-called “Jumbo Pistachio,” is another type of Iranian commercial pistachio that is considerably popular in the global dried nut export market. It has a unique taste, which can be used in many food recipes. The name "Kalleh Ghouchi" refers to these large sized nuts that were traditionally served on special occasions such as weddings and holidays throughout Iran.
Many refer to Jumbo as one of Iran’s most popular products that is mainly harvested in Rafsanjan city. This pistachio is becoming rarer as its production has started to decline. Jumbo pistachio is rarely seen since it must be picked manually within a very short time frame when ready to harvest. It is difficult to detect maturity using machines, so it must be picked manually within a very short time frame when ready to harvest.

Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio features

Iranian pistachios are usually classified into two groups: round and long based on their shape. Therefore, pistachio nuts are considered as long if the rate of their greatest diameter to their length is more than 0.6. Jumbo Pistachios are between round pistachios and long ones. Thus, they have a unique appearance that grabs a lot of attention. Jumbo Pistachios have green skins and after ripening, their color changes from green to a gradient of red colors.
By the time of ripening, the shell of Jumbo Pistachio turns to white. The shell splitting points appear on the front and behind part of the nut with moderate symmetry.
Jumbo Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio is available in different sizes, including 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26. Their inner shells have a cream color, and the inner kernel is usually yellow.

The Iranian Jumbo pistachio is available in different types as following:

•    Natural open shell pistachio
•    Mechanically opened shell pistachio
•    Closed shell pistachio

Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio health benefits

Persian Jumbo Pistachios are popular and best known for their taste and health benefits. They have many healthy nutrients including antioxidants, fiber, potassium and protein. These nutrients help your body stay healthy from the inside out.
Persian Jumbo Pistachios are high in antioxidants and potassium; Antioxidants can help protect you against cell damage caused by free radicals that can lead to cancer cells growing out of control; And eating just 22 pistachios a day, provides more than 1/3 of your daily required amount of potassium.
Based on a recent study, adding Jumbo pistachio nuts to your diet may lower blood pressure slightly after six weeks. In addition to keeping blood pressure down, the same study found that adding these nuts improved the body’s ability to use insulin better over time—which means less risk for developing type 2 diabetes later on!
Additionally, including Kalleh Ghouchi pistachio in daily diet can help reduce tensions and relax the body. This nut can also be helpful for the strength of the nerve system. Recent studies revealed that the pistachio’s essential substances could reduce the risk of heart attack and any related heart diseases.
Iranian Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio is also a good source for different vitamins, including vitamin E and K, which are essential for protecting the body against many kinds of cancers.

Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio cultivation

Cultivation of pistachio in Iran has a long history. Like other Iranian commercial pistachios, Jumbo Pistachio is mainly produced in central parts of Iran and particularly in Rafsanjan city. Jumbo Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio trees have an average height of 5.5 meters and are considered sensitive to the shortage of water and soil nutrition.
This tree is also highly sensitive to cold weather in spring. Thus, in years when cold storms and snowing occurs in spring, the production of Jumbo is profoundly affected. Jumbo pistachio tree has a widespread habit of growth with moderate power. This tree also has the biggest trunk in comparison to other pistachio trees. Jumbo Pistachio tree has dark leaves with complex shapes. By the end of March, the Jumbo Pistachio tree starts the flowering. This is the so-called “early flowering.” By mid-April flowering reaches its maximum. The flowering period for the Jumbo tree is 13 days.  The best time for harvesting Jumbo Pistachio is the beginning of September, but this highly depends on the weather, water, and soil nutrition in each harvest.
After harvest the maturity of pistachio kernels should be checked. They are monitored using indicators such as color, hardness and taste.
Color: If a kernel is immature, it will be greenish white in color. As it matures, its skin becomes darker and darker until it reaches black - the final stage of development.
Hardness: If a kernel has not yet reached maturity, its shell is softer than that of an older one.
Taste: By tasting them, you can tell if they have reached their full potential or if there is still some time left before harvesting them.

Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio supply and export

The main and the biggest suppliers of delicious Persian Jumbo Pistachio are in Iran. However, Iran exports a large number of Jumbo pistachios to the United Arab Emirates so nearly half or even more than half of the suppliers are in United Arab Emirates and they export a large amount of Jumbo Pistachios to European, African, and Asian countries.
As mentioned before Iranian Jumbo Pistachios are considered as a rare type of nut due to the various difficulties of cultivation, pickup and storage. However, Premium-Quality Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachios are available at the Best Price in our wholesale and nut export company.

Conclusion

Jumbo Persian pistachios have a unique taste, which can be used in many food recipes. It has a light green skin and a creamy white kernel with a soft taste, also known as Persian Jumbo pistachio or Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachio. This type of pistachio is rarely seen since it must be picked manually within a very short time frame when ready to harvest. It is considered as a delicious healthy snack which provides a lot of healthy results in your body and specifically your immune system. If you want to improve your health it is highly recommended to put it in your daily diet.

Here at Ramon Mehr Mahan Export company, you can find different kinds of exquicite Persian pistachios including Jumbo or Kalleh Ghouchi pistachio. If you are interested in adding this amazing nut to your diet or you have any questions regarding it, please feel free to contact us through our website.