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Iran is the largest producer of pistachios in the world. Iranian pistachios are very delicious
and are available in many varieties and flavors. No other producer can compete with Iranian
pistachios.
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Saffron and Iran are uniquely linked together. Iran harvests about 80% of the world’s
production of saffron. Despite its small size, this spice is quite expensive, and is suitable for
many applications.
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Grapes and Raisins are nature’s pharmacy. The sugars from raisins are quite beneficial for
our bodies. Iran is second in the exporting of raisins, and rise in the demand for Iranian
raisins proves their quality.
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According to laboratory analysis, there are about 20% more calories in an Iranian dried fig
than in that of figs from the U.S.A. or Turkey. The FAO recognizes the Iranian city, Fars, as
being the best region in the world for the cultivation of figs.more about dried fig... |
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| Dates are one of man’s best friends and the date palm is probably one of the oldest trees to
be cultivated in the world. Arab tradition holds that the benefits of the date palm are as
numerous as the days in a year.
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Due to its climate, the north-west of Iran is suitable for the cultivation of some dried fruits.
The walnuts, apricots and almonds which are grown in this area have unique tastes and
attractive coloring.
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Verzaj or Verzak is the Persian name given to dried fruit of barberry.
Berberis Vulgaris is the scientific name for this plant which commonly known as barberry.
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“According to FAO statistics, Iran is the number one producer of pistachios, saffron, and dates in recent
years and Iranian dried fruits are exported to many countries.”