ALL ABOUT TURKISH ANTEP PISTACHIO

We are Turkish Pistachio wholesaler company. We are also manufacturer and exporter of Luxury Turkish delight, Turkish Antep Baklava, Roasted Turkish Sunflower seeds, dried nuts, spices and dragees.

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Turkish Antep Pistachio is harvested in late of August and early September. Harvesting of Turkish Antep pistachios should be done on time. When it is harvested early, the inside of the Turkish pistachio is not fully mature. Unripe Turkish pistachio kernels are considered perfect green Turkish pistachios kernel.

When it is harvest time, the peel changes from transparent to opaque. The red shell becomes very soft and can be easily separated from the pistachio. If the Turkish Antep pistachio is to be used after a long time, the Turkish pistachio is dried without leaving the outer red shell of the pistachio. Thus, the outer shell serves as a natural vacuum package that will protect the Turkish Antep pistachio from external factors for up to two years.

In Antep pistachios that have reached maturity, the dry kernel weight and oil amount are at the highest level. The best time to harvest is a two-week period in this period. Harvest made before this important period will also yield low. Harvesting after this period will be late. Producers decide on the right harvest time with years of experience. And they collect pistachios in the most appropriate period.

Harvesting in the right period positively affects the total yield. However, harvest time is not the only thing that affects yield.

Turkish Pistachio is a very sensitive product. The slightest mistake that can be made during cultivation can cause irreparable wounds to the tree.

One of the most important factors that will increase yield is pruning the tree. If the pistachio tree is pruned by people who are not experts in the business, the development of that tree goes back a few years. It takes 3-4 years for the tree to recover and recover. Correct pruning increases yield, wrong pruning kills the tree. For this reason, pistachio trees should be pruned by their experts every year.

Another factor that will affect efficiency is spraying. The right spraying at the right time removes the harmful insects that may affect the tree and keeps the tree alive.

Turkish Antep Pistachio harvest is generally done in the Southeast of our country at the end of August. It is harvested in mid-August in hot regions. However, since the pistachios are not mature yet in the higher regions, harvesting can be done until mid-September. As we mentioned before, pistachios that are harvested early are used as gray pistachios because they are not fully mature.

When the pistachio is harvested late, the red crust shrinks and dries. These fruits in the bunches of pistachios do not ripen at the same time. The ripening in the pistachio clusters first starts in the fruits in the tip region of the cluster. Fully matured pistachio kernels naturally fall to the ground as a result of the wind or the shaking of the tree. The most ripe pistachio kernels are these self-falling pistachios. Before the harvest season, the pistachios on the ground are collected by hand. Then the pistachios from the trees are harvested. These pistachios, called under tree, are sold at a higher price.

These fruits that fall under the tree become more delicious when they dry in the shade. It is offered for sale as a snack after roasting. The easiest way to harvest is to pick the bunch by hand. The clusters on the trees are easily broken. Picking by plucking clusters also means pruning the tree partially. This is favorable for tree yield.

It is very difficult and costly to carefully select and collect fruits one by one. If the collection is done in this way, the tree branches may be damaged. Pistachio harvest is generally done by shaking the tree branches. In recent years, pistachio harvesting machines have been produced with the development of technology. These machines shake the branch of the pistachio tree or the body with a fast and high frequency and spill all the pistachios on the tree. Thanks to the cover on the ground, the pistachios are transferred to the collection vehicle.

Ripe pistachio kernels are separated from the bunches very easily. Non-pouring fruits are selected and sorted one by one. Harvested pistachios are sacked and taken to drying places. Fresh fruits are not kept in sacks for a long time. Since the fruits are fresh, they can be moldy easily. Also, plastic bags should not be used.

ROASTED TURKISH ANTEP PISTACHIO NUTRITIONAL VALUE

IN 100 GRAMS OF PISTACHIO;

• 0 cholesterol contains 500 mg phosphorus.
• 1020 mg of potassium is available.
• There is 136 mg of calcium.
• It contains 158 mg of magnesium.
• There is 5.2 mg of vitamin E.
• It contains 7 mg of vitamin C.
• There is 0.20 mg of vitamin B 2.
• It has 1.45 mg of nicotine.

BENEFITS OF ROASTED TURKISH ANTEP PISTACHIO

The benefits of pistachios are quite high, they do not end with counting. Pistachio can be recommended for anemia patients. It is good for anemia. Pistachio does not gain weight. The amount of fat you get from pistachio turns into energy. Since pistachio strengthens the immune system of the body, it has positive effects against some diseases including cancer. It is a fruit variety that is good for diabetics.

For more details about our product, please feel free to contact with us.

ITC NUTS COMPANY

www.itcnuts.com

whatsapp: +90 5332460404

email cinarogluft@gmail.com