When the pistachio shell is removed, it is known as the pistachio kernel. There are the varieties pistachio kernels, but pistachio kernel products are available for consumption in several shapes:
Green Peeled Pistachio Kernel:since unripened pistachios have the better green hue, half-ripened and fresh crops are harvested and then the inner skin is peeled.
Chopped pistachio (nibbed pistachios): this product is obtained from chopping the peeled pistachio kernels mechanically or collecting the chopped pistachios, created in the process of blanching the in-shell pistachios. Chopped pistachios are used for bread, pancake, waffle or muffin recipe, etc.
Sliced pistachio (pistachio halves): is pistachio kernel that is split in half. It is very convenient and affordable for ice cream shops and confectionery; and for consumptions where half of the pistachio kernels are used, such as gaz and sohan (two types of Iranian sweets), food industry like sausage and ham.
Crushed pistachio: it is similar to chopped pistachio except that the pistachio pieces are much smaller. It is used for cakes, desserts, ice creams, chocolate, etc.
Slivered pistachio: is pistachio that has been split, and then sliced into tiny strips (sliver). Slivered pistachios are a brilliant bright green color as the pinkish-purple skin has been completely removed. They are sprinkled on products to decorate, such as dessert, Turkish delight, halvah, cake, ice-cream. They improve the appearance and taste of the product.
Powder pistachio: is obtained by cutting red/green/Kaal (Raw) pistachio kernels for many times. It is used for garnishing on chocolate, halvah, bakery and ice-cream sectors; it is used for making pistachio paste, too.
