| American pistachios - the total number of sizes is 5: |
1. Colossal – less than 18 kernels in an ounce
2. Extra Large – 18/20
3. Large 21/ 25
4. Medium – 26/30
5. Small – more than 30 kernels in an ounce |
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| Varieties and classes of kernels |
| Pistachio kernels, especially types of pistachios having a greener colour are part of every year’s crop, the best of all being green peeled pistachio kernels (GPPK). The demand for these is the greatest. |
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Classes of kernels:
1. peeled natural pistachio kernels
2. blanched pistachio kernels (green peeled pistachio kernels = GPPK)
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