What Is the Latest Price of Pistachios? Learn How to Choose Them in One Article
Pistachios, also known as Wumingzi and Huzhenzi, are a common nut in China. They are deeply loved by people for their high nutritional value and sweet taste. Especially during the Chinese New Year, many people buy some to take home to entertain relatives and friends. So how much is a jin of pistachios now? How do you choose them?
I. Introduction to pistachios:
1. The fruit of what tree are pistachios?
Pistachios are the fruit of the pistachio tree, a small deciduous tree in the Anacardiaceae family, also known as the pistachio, green kernel fruit, and so on. It is a long-lived tree that can grow for 300 to 400 years, with a tree height of up to 10 m. It blooms every year in May and bears fruit in September.
2. What are the producing areas of pistachios?
There are many producing areas for pistachios, distributed throughout the world. Among foreign sources, they mainly come from Iran, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Russia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and so on, and Iran is the place of origin. Domestically, they are produced in the Xinjiang region, but after introduction, they can also be planted in some areas of China, though the output is not very large.
II. How much is a jin of pistachios now?
1. Pistachio market prices vary, generally around 20 to 60 yuan per jin, but due to differences in quality, market, and selling time, prices will differ. For example, first-grade pistachios are about 40 yuan per jin on the market, second-grade ones about 35 yuan per jin, third-grade ones about 25 yuan per jin, and fourth-grade ones about 20 yuan per jin. At the same time, if you buy during the market season, the more you buy, the slightly cheaper the price, but it will not be much cheaper.
2. According to market conditions in various places, the selling price at Henan Wanbang International Agricultural Products Logistics Co., Ltd. is about 40 to 55 yuan per jin, the selling price at the Hexi Agricultural and Sideline Products Market in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province is about 33 to 40 yuan per jin, and if purchased in a supermarket, it is about 55 yuan per jin.
Overall, pistachio market prices vary from place to place. If you buy good quality, it may be more than 50 yuan per jin; ordinary ones are about 35 yuan per jin; and poorer ones are more than 20 yuan per jin. So the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.
III. How do you choose pistachios?
Method 1. Look at the opening: Mature pistachio shells will split open naturally, and the kernel inside can be seen clearly. Unripe pistachios have shells that have not split open. Of course, those with small openings are also unripe; they were pried open by machine. So when choosing, try to look at the overall situation. If the shells have larger and more openings, it means they are already mature and worth buying.
Method 2. Look at the kernel: High-quality pistachio kernels are green and look very plump. If the color has changed, it means they have been stored for a long time and are not suitable for purchase.
Method 3. Look at the shell color: The shells of high-quality pistachios are light yellow. If they look milky white, they have been bleached and are not suitable for purchase.
Method 4. Look at the size: High-quality pistachios are large. If the fruits are small, they are not suitable for purchase. Of course, if they have not been bleached and are open, they can still be bought.
Overall, pistachio market prices vary, generally around 20 to 60 yuan per jin, so when buying, try to check the local market. In addition, choosing pistachios is also a technical task. You can identify whether they are high quality by the size of the opening, the shell color, and the individual size, so be sure to pay attention when buying.