What is the difference between Pistachio and Siirt Pistachio?

Peanuts are a delicious snack that is rich in protein, healthy fats and fiber. The most popular pistachio varieties in Turkey include Siirt pistachios and pistachios. Although both peanuts have similar characteristics, there are some differences as well.

Siirt Pistachio

Siirt pistachio is a type of pistachio grown in the Siirt province of Turkey. Siirt pistachios are smaller in size and have a harder shell than pistachios. Additionally, Siirt pistachios are less oily and have a more intense aroma.

Siirt pistachios are rich in nutrients such as protein, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and vitamin E. Additionally, Siirt pistachios are rich in antioxidants and may help protect heart health.

Pistachios

Pistachio is a type of pistachio grown in the Southeastern region of Turkey and famous worldwide. Pistachios are larger in size and have a thinner shell compared to Siirt pistachios. Additionally, pistachios are more oily and have a sweeter aroma.

Pistachios are rich in nutrients such as protein, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and vitamin B. Additionally, pistachios are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats and may help protect heart health.

Differences

The biggest difference between Siirt pistachios and pistachios is their size and shell structure. While Siirt pistachios are smaller in size and have a harder shell structure, pistachios are larger in size and have a thinner shell structure. Additionally, Siirt pistachios are less oily and have a more intense aroma, while pistachios are more oily and have a sweeter aroma.

Siirt Pistachio can also be grown by grafting on the tree in Antep region and surrounding provinces. The nutritional value of Siirt Pistachios is higher than that of Pistachios. In terms of caliber, it is larger. Consumers of Siirt Pistachios and Pistachios are different, but both of our products are very delicious. The consumer should determine the flavor that suits his palate according to his own preferences and make his decision accordingly. Nowadays, pistachio consumption is more common.

In terms of land and trees, Pistachio is more common than Siirt Pistachio. Siirt Pistachio cultivation area is less. Therefore, yield affects the price. Siirt Pistachios have a higher rate of cracking on the tree than Pistachios. It is processed with Crack Separation machines without requiring any extra processing and the Roasting stage is started. This is not the case with pistachios. Since cracking machines are integrated compared to Pistachios and the shell of Siirt Pistachios is thicker than Pistachios, the cracking process is not applied with machines in Siirt Pistachios. Work in this direction continues. With the investments made in our Siirt province, the Siirt Pistachio incentive rate is increasing.