Red Kernel (Mawardi)

The kernels are large in size. Although the outer skin shifts from pink toward a reddish hue, the inner kernel remains approximately 70% green in color. It is commonly used in the halva and ice cream industries. Mawardi (Meverdi) Gaziantep Turkish pistachios are offered in different forms, including whole kernels and pistachio powder.

About Gaziantep Pistachios

Named after Gaziantep, the region where they are most widely grown, Gaziantep pistachios are known for their rich taste and high nutritional value. They are naturally high in calories and contain abundant protein and minerals. They are especially rich in vitamins B1, B2, E, and C, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Gaziantep pistachios are widely used as a snack and as an ingredient in many products, including baklava and other desserts, chocolate, halva, ice cream, and even certain cured-meat products.