{"product_id":"pistachios","title":"Afghan Pistachio Kernels (Pista Giri) — Raw, 250g–10kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw, shelled pistachio kernels (pista giri) from Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, with thin natural skins that range from deep purple to green. 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. For bright green kernels, blanch them in boiling water for about a minute and rub the skins off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e250g, 500g, 750g, 1kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg. The price per kilo drops as the size goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, and 3–5 business days elsewhere in Canada. Shipping is $7.99 flat, and orders over $89 ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store pistachio kernels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSealed, in a cool, dry, dark place. Once opened, keep them airtight; the fridge or freezer keeps them fresh longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you sell pistachio kernels wholesale?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use the \u003cstrong\u003eGet a Wholesale Quote\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or apply for a wholesale account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ghafori Foods","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":45176109006902,"sku":null,"price":24.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":48126101749814,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g","offer_id":48126101782582,"sku":null,"price":65.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":48126101815350,"sku":null,"price":83.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":48126101848118,"sku":null,"price":234.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48126101880886,"sku":null,"price":366.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":48126101913654,"sku":null,"price":691.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2430\/4182\/files\/afghan-pistachio-kernels-raw-bowl.jpg?v=1792190552","url":"https:\/\/ghaforifoods.com\/products\/pistachios","provider":"Ghafori Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}