What is the minimum and maximum amount of order and purchase from Babapeste?

The minimum purchase amount from Baba Pistachio is 1 ton, and for customers who have the first purchase from us, up to 5 tons are allowed to buy, and purchases over 5 tons are possible according to company rules with customers who have made at least 3 purchases.

What is the basis of pricing in Babapeste?

Pricing is based on the daily rate of pistachios in Rafsanjan (Iran).

 

In Babapeste, pistachios from which regions of Iran are offered?

Rafsanjan

What are the conditions for buying pistachios from Babapeste Company?

Send your LOI through communication channels so that pricing can be done based on your order

What are the requirements for pistachio exports?

Export products in general must obtain the approval of the Standards Office and, of course, all the required approvals for the dried fruit of the destination countries. Quality criteria and standards can vary from country to country; Meanwhile, it can be said that European countries are the most strict in importing food products, especially pistachios. Below you can read some of the standards that must be met for the export of pistachios.

Control of pollutants and toxic substances:
The health and safety of imported food, including pistachios, is very important; Therefore, the first priority is to get the health certifications of this product according to the health regulations of each country. It is good to know that some European countries, in addition to setting restrictions on food pollutants in general, impose a number of special restrictions on some food products such as pistachios.Most attention to food contaminants in pistachios focuses on substances such as mycotoxins (especially aflatoxins), pesticide residues, heavy metals and microorganisms. The list of these materials is regularly updated by the European Union and other countries; Therefore, being informed of the latest updates can speed up the process of getting your products approved.

Quality:
The quality of pistachios is generally defined by the percentage of shells or kernels that do not meet the minimum requirements and some other criteria such as color and taste. The most important criteria that can be used to determine the quality of pistachios are as follows:

Pistachio grade: In the export discussion, pistachios can be classified based on how open or closed the mouth is:
AAA rating: includes 95% open mouth and 5% closed mouth.
AA rating: includes 90% open mouth and 10% closed mouth.
Rank A: Includes 85% open mouth and 15% closed mouth.
Rank B: Includes 80% open mouth and 20% closed mouth.
Rank C: contains 70% open mouth and 30% closed mouth.

Of course, in examining the export standards of pistachios in some countries, including Iran and the United States, in addition to the degree of open or closed pistachios, special attention is paid to the natural or mechanical nature of open-mouth pistachios.

Kernel color: Each variety of pistachio can have its own unique color; But in general, standard pistachios are divided into four categories in terms of color: green, yellowish green, yellow and mixed.
Moisture content: One of the most influential factors on the texture and crispness of pistachios is its moisture content. This rate should generally not exceed 6.5%; However, this criterion may also vary in some countries; In the United States, for example, the rate is no more than about 7%.
Food Health and Safety Certificates:

The number and type of food health certifications required for each importing country can vary, and obtaining valid types can increase the credibility and reliability of your product sales. GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), IFS (International Featured Standards), FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification), halal certification (for Muslim markets) and… are among the most popular safety certifications and very similar to ISO22000. Of course, sometimes some importing countries, in addition to the mentioned certificates, want other types of them; Like BRC in the UK buyer market.

Packaging and labeling:
One of the most important steps to pay for high sales and increase credibility and popularity in the market; Packaging and labeling are standard and good. To do standard labeling and packing, the following points will help you:

The name of the product (pistachio, pistachio kernel, pistachio with skin and…) should be written on the label.
The name and address of the manufacturer, packager, distributor or importer must appear on the label of the major packages.
Storage and transportation instructions to avoid negative impact on the texture and quality of the product (due to the high oil content in pistachios) must be included on the major packaging.
To prevent problems such as aflatoxin contamination of the crop, it is best to include information such as garden location, harvest date and breeder name on the major packaging.

Information such as the name and address of the manufacturer, packager, distributor or importer may be replaced by a special identification mark.
The use of paper or stamps with trade specifications on the product is her latest blog allowed; Provided that authorized and non-toxic glue or ink is used when printing or labeling.
In the labeling and retail packaging of pistachios, according to EU laws, it is necessary to observe certain items such as legibility of the writing on the package (minimum pen size for writing information), labeling of pistachios allergenicity and explanation of allergens in the product.
In this article, we tried to help you one step in exporting this product with a general explanation about pistachio export standards.

Pistachio standard

These days, if you look at the way people live, you will see how different their lifestyles are from the last 50 years or even 20 years. Undoubtedly, we owe this difference to the progress of science and, as a result, to the acceleration of many things; Nevertheless, the basic problems and needs of human societies remain. One of the main needs is to provide adequate food both in terms of quantity and quality; For this reason, many countries with strong economies can be seen in the list of major countries producing and exporting agricultural products.

In the intense competition of countries in exports, the name of Iran can also be seen among the major exporters of some important agricultural goods such as pistachios, saffron and. More familiarity with the standard of pistachios and the criteria of suitable and acceptable types of this valuable economic product can be of great help to both the seller and the buyer. Stay with us.

What are the characteristics of standard pistachio?
Pistachio standard is also one of the thousands of cases that have been thoroughly studied by experienced experts of the country's standard office and have specified certain criteria for it. To examine the standard of pistachios, the product is first examined in two general aspects (including pistachio skin) and pistachio kernels. You can read the standards for both of these sections below.

Characteristics of standard pistachio shells

skin color:
Pistachio skin color means the natural color of the hard and bony skin of raw pistachios, which can vary from milk to dark cream, depending on the pistachio cultivar and the type of processing operation.

 

In elongated pistachio cultivars, smoky spots and lines can be seen at the end of the outer shell, which is normal.
The skin color of processed pistachios (roasting, etc.) can vary depending on the type of process.
Pistachio skin discoloration is a condition in which the natural color of the hard pistachio shell is lost due to unfavorable processing conditions in a quarter of the total surface or a half of the surface of an edge and is not observed.

The acceptable amount of bad color in the standard of pistachio can vary depending on its type; But in general, in high grade to high grade pistachios, up to 2% of the total pistachios can be.
Pistachio shape:
In standard pistachios, the shape of pistachios is natural and symmetrical.

 

If the pistachio fruits lose their symmetrical and natural shape for any reason, such as underdevelopment, breakage during the process of mechanical smiling, and., They will be deformed.
In the pistachio standard, up to 5% of pistachios can be deformed; Of course, this amount can vary depending on the degree of pistachio.

Smiling pistachio:
Pistachio with a hard, bony shell with a well-sized slit so that it has easy access to the kernel is a smiling pistachio. In general, smiling, not smiling or not smiling pistachios is a very important factor in determining the quality and price of pistachios.