Kalleghouchi pistachio

Kalleghouchi pistachio is the most popular type of pistachio. The largest and heaviest type of pistachio is Kalleghouchi pistachio. It has a round and spherical shape and a very large size. It has an export market and a good domestic market. Kalleghouchi pistachio has a round like appearance and has the largest brain among the various varieties of pistachios.

Introduction of Kalleghouchi pistachio

Kalleghouchi pistachio is the most popular type of pistachio. The largest and heaviest type of pistachio is Kalleghouchi pistachio. It has a round and spherical shape and a very large size. It has an export market and a good domestic market. Kalleghouchi pistachio has a round like appearance and has the largest brain among the various varieties of pistachios. It can be said that the largest and heaviest pistachio in the world is the Kalleghouchi. The Kalleghouchi pistachio has a very tasty and delicious brain. When you eat that brain, you will record beautiful memories in your mind. Due to the large size of pistachios, there are fewer pistachios per kilogram of Kalleghouchi pistachio. It should be said that the shape and image of pistachio is similar to Fandoghi pistachio. And they are very similar, but the Kalleghouchi pistachio of the ram has a larger size and more weight. In fact, pistachio is one of the families of Fandoghi pistachios. Perhaps the main reason for the popularity and sales of Kalleghouchi pistachio in the market is the large size and hazelnut like shape. Due to the large size and high weight of Kalleghouchi pistachio, this pistachio has a low Ounce.

Figure1- Kalleghouchi pistachio

The reason for naming as Kalleghouchi pistachio

Because this type of pistachio was introduced to the people in Rafsanjan by a person named Haj Ali Sharifi, this type of pistachio is also called Haj Sharifi pistachio. The main reason for naming this pistachio cultivar is the size of the seed and having a heads similar to ram. The hard skin color of Kalleghouchi pistachio is a dull, white head. And the kernel of Kalleghouchi pistachio is a dark red is head. The amount of smiling this type of pistachio is average. It may be interesting to you that the percentage of laughter Kalleghouchi pistachio is higher than Fandoghi pistachios.

The reason for the popularity of Kalleghouchi pistachio

In Kerman province and in the gardens of this province, different types of pistachios are planted and found. Due to its great popularity and purchase and sale in the market, Kalleghouchi pistachio is more popular among farmers. As a result, Kalleghouchi pistachio have a large area under cultivation in this province. In fact, different varieties of pistachios have a relatively high resistance to dehydration and bad weather. The Kalleghouchi pistachio is a little more delicate and sensitive than other pistachio cultivars. If you do not get enough water and nutrients, the end product will be poor quality and have a small brain.

Sales of Kalleghouchi pistachio

After the Fandoghi pistachio, Kalleghouchi pistachio is in the second place in terms of sales, popularity, sales and exports. The kernels and slices of Kalleghouchi pistachio are used in cooking, confectionery and ice cream making. The selling price of the product is reasonable. For this reason, it is often used to prepare the brain and cut it. Due to its reasonable price, pistachio kernels and slices of Kalleghouchi pistachio are widely used in confectionery and ice cream making. Due to its large and attractive appearance, the Kalleghouchi pistachio will soon occupy a large volume of the world market. The sale of Kalleghouchi pistachio in Iran coincides with Eid and various national celebrations in Iran are widely welcomed.

Properties of Kalleghouchi pistachio

• It has blood forming properties and is recommended for people with anemia.
• Consumption of pistachios not only nourishes the brain well, but also restores and increases sexual potency.
• pistachio has a great effect on opening the liver ducts and strengthening the stomach.
• The use of decoction of pistachio leaves and bark is used to treat itching and anal pain.
• pistachios eliminate bad breath and sores in the mouth.

Figure2- Kalleghouchi pistachio

 High Kalleghouchi pistachio

High Kalleghouchi pistachio do not have closed, small, spoiled or worm eaten seeds. All its seeds are the same size and for nuts and assemblies. The Kalleghouchi pistachio gives the nuts an attractive and different look. This type of pistachio is one of the large and round types and is known as one of the hazelnut types in terms of category. Its production rate in Iran is the second largest after Fandoghi pistachios. The Kalleghouchi pistachio is sold in various forms in domestic and foreign markets. The appearance of this type of pistachio is similar to Fandoghi pistachio, except that it is larger and heavier than Fandoghi pistachio. In a way, it can be considered the older brother of Fandoghi pistachio. Being large and heavier makes less pistachios per kilogram. The most important factor for the development of sales of this type of pistachio is its round shape and large size. The name of this species is due to its large size and resemblance to the head of a ram. The most important feature of the appearance of this type of pistachio, in addition to being large, is a special depression or crease in the head of the bony shell. This crease makes it more beautiful.

Appearance characteristics of Kalleghouchi pistachio

• Fresh pistachio peel skin is reddish brown when ripe. And fresh skin breaks when ripe.
• The overall dimensions of pistachio seeds are 20.13 mm long.
• The pistachio seed shape is spherical and hazelnut like.
• The weight of dried pistachio kernels with a minimum humidity of 0.587 grams.
• The surface color of the pistachio kernel is greenish gray.
• The skin color of white pistachio seeds is dark golden.

Figure3- Kalleghouchi pistachios

Uses of Kalleghouchi pistachio

Like other types of pistachios, Kalleghouchi pistachio has many fans in both domestic and foreign markets. Domestically, this type of pistachio has different uses depending on the quality. This type of pistachio is classified into two types: coarse Kalleghouchi and small Kalleghouchi. Common use of the coarse grained type in parliamentary and export nuts is for countries with quality oriented markets. But small Kalleghouchi pistachio, which do not have a market but have good brain quality, are used in the ice cream and confectionery industry. Each kilogram of pistachio is about 700-800 pistachio seeds, which is less than other types.

Properties and benefits of eating Kalleghouchi pistachio

• pistachios are low in calories and low in cholesterol. And it contains a small amount of unsaturated fat. Fat is a source of energy that helps absorb vitamins D, E, A and K.
• Because pistachios contain unsaturated fats, they should not be consumed in large quantities.
• pistachios contain a lot of fiber, which helps digest food and regulates cholesterol and blood sugar.
• pistachios are rich in potassium, which helps the body’s fluid levels, regulates heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
• pistachios contain phosphorus. Phosphorus is very useful for strengthening bone and tooth tissue and strengthening the muscles of the body.
• One of the causes of anemia is iron deficiency. pistachios contain iron and are a very useful fruit to compensate for iron deficiency and relieve dizziness and fatigue caused by anemia.
• Consumption of pistachios helps to improve and strengthen brain function and relaxation in people.
• Consumption of pistachios increases sexual desire.
• Balanced consumption of pistachios strengthens and prevents hair loss.
• Because it is a very good source of biotin. Biotin is one of the B vitamins that plays an essential role in the strength and health of hair.

Figure4- Kalleghouchi pistachios

Export of Kalleghouchi pistachios

This type of pistachio is exported in two ways. In countries with high quality markets, including developed countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, and 2 high quality, smiling pistachios with low aflatoxin content. But in countries with high tonnage markets such as developing countries, China, Russia, etc., where priority is given to quantity, smiling or artificially smiling pistachios are also combined with high quality pistachios. By doing so, they increase its volume and quality, and of course, reduce its price. Smiling water pistachios because of the fungi that produce aflatoxin toxins. This toxin causes pistachio kernel poisoning and, if used, can poison the consumer.

The most popular in the country is Kalleghouchi pistachio and Akbari pistachio. So that the highest quality and highest quality of this type of pistachio is consumed in the country. It should be noted that these two types of pistachios are among the most expensive and valuable pistachios in Iran and the world. Nogh region of Rafsanjan, as the production hub of the top types of Kalleghouchi pistachio and Ahmad Aghaeipistachios in Iran and the world. The reason for the high quality of that area should be sought in the type of climate and climatic conditions there. Since the flowering of this pistachio is early, the risk of frost threatens this pistachio. Swan pistachio is very sensitive to dehydration, lack of nutrients in the soil, heat, drought and insects. Because the pistachio kernels are larger than other pistachio kernels, this has led to the purchase of traders from Germany, Greece and the Arab world. Germany is one of the main buyers of pistachio kernels. It is often used after sales to re sell to markets in other European countries.

22 ounces of Kalleghouchi pistachios

Ounce 22 raspberry pistachio has a large size, which is usually less found. The hand crease of this package and the ounces below 22 are very large and handsome, which is suitable for nuts. The area under pistachio cultivation is very large. In recent years, due to climate change in parts of Rafsanjan, the transplant of the Kalleghouchi has been changed to ahmad aghaie, which has been successful.

Figure5- Kalleghouchi pistachios

What is the story of naming Kalleghouchi pistachios?

pistachio is a Persian word and has entered European languages from Persian through Latin. pistachios are a very important dried fruit in the world. Iran and the United States are the largest producers of pistachios in the world. pistachio cultivation in the United States began in the 1930s with the planting of Iranian pistachio seeds. There are different types of pistachios, which are generally divided into the following four categories:

• Fandoghi
• Kalleghouchi
• ahmad aghaie
• Akbari

Specifications fruit of Kalleghouchi pistachios

The tip of the fruit is very short with green skin and the color of the skin is gray when the fruit ripens. The cleft of the bony skin is the same size on both the back and the abdomen. The surface color of the red brain is gray and the skin color of the bone is white with medium opacity. Wet fruits weigh 3.9 grams with soft, green skin, 1.8 grams with green skin, and 1.17 grams with dried Kalleghouchi pistachio. The length of dried pistachio is 13.20 mm and the width of pistachio is 12.8 mm and the shape of pistachio is spherical. The degree of smiling bone skin is very high. The gap between the abdomen and the back is equal and relatively large.

Figure6- Kalleghouchi pistachios

Characteristics of Kalleghouchi pistachios tree

The Kalleghouchi pistachio tree has stronger and thicker branches than Fandoghi. This type of pistachio has a medium growth power and a habit of extensive growth. The average length of a tree in this type of pistachio is 5.5 meters and the width of a tree crown is 3.23 meters. This type of pistachio is one of the important commercial cultivars. Also, after Fandoghi pistachio, it is the second type in terms of importance and area under cultivation. The trunk diameter of this type of tree is higher than other trees. Flowering in the type of Kalleghouchi is early. Flowering in Rafsanjan takes 21 to 7 April. Leaves of this type begin 2 to 3 days after flowering and usually last until late April. Due to early flowering, it is more at risk of spring frost damage. In cold regions with a history of spring frosts, the damage is noticed every year. Since the leaf area of ​​the tree is very low, the sun easily damages the fruit. On average, the leaves of the Kalleghouchi pistachio tree have 12.5% ​​of the simple type and 15.6% of the leaves, four petals and 20.3% of the leaves are of the five leaf type and 51.5% are of the five leaf type. It should be noted that the leaf rust of this type of Fandoghi is darker.