Pistachio

• Heart Health: High in unsaturated fats, potassium, and antioxidants, which help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Digestive Health: High in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health.
• Weight Management: The combination of fiber and healthy fats helps to control appetite and support weight loss.
• Antioxidant Protection: Rich in antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.

• Eaten as a snack, raw, roasted, or salted.


• Used in desserts, pastries, and ice cream.


• Pistachio oil is used in cooking and cosmetics.


• Ground pistachios are used in making pistachio butter.

Pistachios products from Iran are widely exported to several CIS countries including:

- Russia

- Kazakhstan

- Azerbaijan

- Uzbekistan

- Kyrgyzstan

These countries have a growing demand for pistachios due to their popularity in both culinary and health-focused markets.

In Iran, hectares of land are under pistachio cultivation. This growing operation is part of a larger effort to increase production and export high-quality pistachios to international markets, especially the CIS region.