{"title":"Afghan Dried Fruits \u0026 Nuts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDried fruits and nuts from Afghanistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collection gathers every dried fruit and nut we sell that comes from Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dried fruit and nuts served with green tea in Afghan homes and set out for guests at Nowruz, Eid and weddings. It includes royal Mamra almonds, wild chilgoza pine nuts, Kandahar green raisins (kishmish), Ghazni red raisins, white and black mulberries (toot), unsulphured apricots and chapaneemak, in sizes from 250g up to 10kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's from Afghanistan, and where\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/afghani-almonds\"\u003eMamra almonds\u003c\/a\u003e — the “royal almond”, a small, dense Afghan variety with a rich, buttery flavour. Raw, and shipped free at every size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/afghani-mamra-almonds-roasted-in-shell\"\u003eRoasted in-shell Mamra almonds\u003c\/a\u003e — Mamra badam, roasted in the shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pine-nuts\"\u003eChilgoza\u003c\/a\u003e — wild pine nuts (Pinus gerardiana) from the mountain forests of eastern Afghanistan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-raisins\"\u003eGreen raisins (kishmish)\u003c\/a\u003e — shade-dried, from Kandahar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-raisins\"\u003eRed raisins\u003c\/a\u003e — from Ghazni.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-mulberries\"\u003eWhite mulberries\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-mulberries\"\u003eblack mulberries\u003c\/a\u003e — sun-dried toot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apricots\"\u003eDried apricots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rolled-apricots-chapaneemak\"\u003echapaneemak\u003c\/a\u003e — unsulphured Afghan apricots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso from Afghanistan: our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saffron\"\u003eGrade I Negin saffron from Herat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHaft mewa for Nowruz\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaft mewa (“seven fruits”) is the Afghan Nowruz dish of dried fruits and nuts soaked in water until the liquid turns sweet. Green and red raisins, dried apricots and almonds are classic ingredients, and all of them are in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping and bulk orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders over $89 ship free across Canada (up to 10kg), and raw Mamra almonds ship free at every size. Orders usually arrive in 1–2 business days within Ontario and Quebec and 3–5 business days elsewhere in Canada. Dry-fruit shops, grocers and caterers can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003eapply for wholesale pricing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Afghan dried fruits and nuts do you sell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe sell Afghan Mamra almonds (raw and roasted in the shell), chilgoza pine nuts, green raisins (kishmish), red raisins, white and black mulberries (toot), dried apricots and chapaneemak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere in Afghanistan do they come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur green raisins come from Kandahar, our red raisins from Ghazni, our chilgoza from the mountain forests of eastern Afghanistan, and our saffron from Herat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre Afghani almonds the same as Mamra almonds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMamra is the best-known Afghan almond variety and the one we sell. “Afghani almonds” and “Mamra badam” are other names people use for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is haft mewa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaft mewa is a traditional Afghan Nowruz dish of seven dried fruits and nuts, such as raisins, apricots and almonds, soaked in water and served chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Afghan dried fruit and nuts in bulk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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No surprises at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes for every need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 250g everyday snack pack up to 10kg for households, restaurants, or retailers — the same Grade I Afghan Mamra at every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Mamra different from regular almonds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMamra is a distinct, smaller almond variety with a rich, buttery flavour, traditionally grown in Afghanistan — different from the common Californian almond found in most stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these raw or roasted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaw, natural Mamra almonds with no added oil, salt, or processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer bulk pricing? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes — our per-kilogram price drops at every size, from 250g up to 10kg. The bigger the pack, the better the value, and shipping is always free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs shipping really free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes — free shipping across Canada on all Mamra almond sizes, no minimum order. Orders ship from our Ontario facility within 1–3 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Afghan, Persian and South Asian households, Mamra almonds are traditionally soaked overnight and eaten first thing in the morning, often with the skins slipped off — a habit passed down through generations. Mamra is also valued in Unani and Ayurvedic food traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional uses are shared for cultural and historical interest. 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These are pine nuts still in the shell: long, slender, ivory kernels inside a thin tan shell you crack open by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you grew up in an Afghan, Pakistani or northern Indian household, you already know this nut. It arrives when the weather turns. A bowl of chilgoza by the sandali, cracked one at a time through a long winter evening, is less a snack than a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy chilgoza costs what it costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChilgoza cannot be farmed. The trees grow wild at altitude, the cones are collected by hand by families who climb for them, and the harvest comes once a year — a few short weeks in autumn. There is no second crop and no way to hurry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat scarcity is the whole story. It is why chilgoza has always been the most expensive nut on the dry-fruit shop counter, and why the good stock is gone by February.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOurs is new-crop, single-origin Afghan chilgoza — lightly roasted in the shell, nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to eat them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack the shell between your teeth or with light finger pressure, the way you would open a sunflower seed, and eat the kernel whole. They arrive lightly roasted and ready to eat straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo wake them up, warm them in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, shaking often, until they smell nutty. Let them cool before cracking — the shells split more cleanly cold. No oil, no salt needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them fresh\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChilgoza’s natural oils are what give it that flavour — and what turns it if you leave it in a warm cupboard. Store cool, dark and airtight. 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Shipped across Canada from our Ontario warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e black raisins, also called kali kishmish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying method:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun-dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich sweetness; chewy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg. The price per kilo drops as the size goes up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e $7.99 flat; free on orders over $89, anywhere in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e may contain nuts. Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use black raisins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaked:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse a small handful, cover with water and leave overnight. By morning they are plump and soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn rice dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e raisins are a classic topping for Afghan Kabuli palaw, with carrots and nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e muffins, breads, cookies and granola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking and platters:\u003c\/strong\u003e trail mixes and dry-fruit platters with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/afghani-almonds\"\u003eMamra almonds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnuts\"\u003ewalnuts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-raisins\"\u003egreen raisins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many Afghan, Pakistani and Indian households, soaking a handful of black raisins overnight and eating them first thing in the morning is a long-standing family habit, and raisins have a place in Ayurvedic and Unani household traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional uses are shared for cultural and historical interest. Black raisins are a food and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. After opening, store airtight; refrigerate in warm weather to keep them fresh longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk and wholesale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10kg size qualifies for our wholesale pricing: 15% off the online price for 1 to 5 boxes and 20% off for 6 or more. Grocers, restaurants and caterers can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-application\"\u003eapply for a wholesale account\u003c\/a\u003e or read more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e. Black raisins also come in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mamra-mulberry-trio\"\u003eMamra \u0026amp; Mulberry Trio\u003c\/a\u003e, and you can browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dried-fruits\"\u003edried fruits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are your black raisins from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kali kishmish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKali kishmish is the Urdu and Hindi name for black raisins. It is the same product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are black raisins different from green raisins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack raisins are sun-dried, which gives them a darker colour and a deeper, richer sweetness. 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Use the \u003cstrong\u003eGet a Wholesale Quote\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or apply for a wholesale account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store black raisins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSealed, in a cool, dry, dark place. 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After opening, store airtight; refrigerate in warm weather to keep it fresh longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are these raisins from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGhazni, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they contain preservatives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, they are free from preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders are processed within 1–3 business days and usually arrive in 1–2 business days within Ontario and Quebec, 3–5 elsewhere in Canada. Shipping is $7.99 flat, and orders over $89 ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a store, restaurant or caterer?\u003c\/strong\u003e We supply wholesale across the GTA and Canada-wide. 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Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlack or white mulberries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack mulberries\u003c\/strong\u003e — tangy-sweet and intense, great in yoghurt, smoothies and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite mulberries\u003c\/strong\u003e — milder and honey-sweet, best eaten as a snack with nuts. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-mulberries\"\u003eSee white mulberries →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd them to smoothies, oatmeal, trail mix and baked goods, scatter them over yoghurt, or eat them straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. After opening, store airtight; refrigerate in warm weather to keep it fresh longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are they from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfghanistan, sun-dried using traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do they taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTangy-sweet and intense, with a deeper flavour than white mulberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrders are processed within 1–3 business days and usually arrive in 1–2 business days within Ontario and Quebec, 3–5 elsewhere in Canada. Shipping is $7.99 flat, and orders over $89 ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a store, restaurant or caterer?\u003c\/strong\u003e We supply wholesale across the GTA and Canada-wide. 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Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA traditional Afghan snack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Afghan homes, dried white mulberries are served with walnuts or almonds alongside tea. The pairing of sweet mulberry and rich nut is hard to beat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnuts\"\u003eSee walnut halves →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat them as a snack, add them to granola, yoghurt and smoothies, bake with them, or use them as a natural sweetener in place of sugar in recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. After opening, store airtight; refrigerate in warm weather to keep it fresh longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is toot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToot is the Dari and Farsi word for mulberry. 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No shelling needed and nothing added (no salt, no oil), in sizes from a 250g bag for the kitchen to a 10kg bulk bag for bakeries, sweet shops and caterers. Shipped across Canada from our Ontario warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e pistachio kernels (shelled pistachios), also called pista giri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e raw, not roasted, with nothing added (no salt, no oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkins:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural purple-to-green skins, left on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g, 500g, 750g, 1kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg. The price per kilo drops as the size goes up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e $7.99 flat; free on orders over $89, anywhere in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e pistachios are tree nuts. Packed in a facility that also handles other tree nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use pistachio kernels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfghan sweets:\u003c\/strong\u003e chopped or ground over firni, sheer yakh and baklava.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEid and Nowruz:\u003c\/strong\u003e a classic in sheer khurma for Eid and in haft mewa for Nowruz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e slivered or whole over Kabuli palaw and other festive rice dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e cookies, cakes, biscotti, granola and homemade pistachio butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking and platters:\u003c\/strong\u003e on their own, or on dry-fruit platters with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/afghani-almonds\"\u003eMamra almonds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnuts\"\u003ewalnuts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-raisins\"\u003egreen raisins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw kernels, skins on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin skin on each kernel ranges from deep purple to green, and the shade varies from kernel to kernel. That is natural. For bright green pistachios to garnish sweets, blanch the kernels in boiling water for about a minute, drain, and rub the skins off with a clean towel. For a toasted flavour, toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep sealed in a cool, dry, dark place. After opening, store airtight; the fridge or freezer keeps them fresh longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk and wholesale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakeries, sweet shops, restaurants and caterers can order the 3kg, 5kg and 10kg sizes online, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-application\"\u003eapply for a wholesale account\u003c\/a\u003e and read more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dried-nuts\"\u003edried nuts\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afghan-dried-fruits-nuts\"\u003eAfghan dried fruits and nuts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are your pistachio kernels from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is pista giri?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePista giri is the Hindi and Urdu name for shelled pistachio kernels. It is the same product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these raw or roasted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaw. They have not been roasted, and nothing is added: no salt, no oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are some kernels purple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thin skin around a pistachio kernel is naturally purple to green, and the shade varies from kernel to kernel. 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