Mazafati Dates
Soft, dark and moist — the fresh-eating date of Bam, with toffee-and-cocoa sweetness.
HS 0804.10Details & enquiry
From Larestan, Fars, IranRooted in dates. Growing from Larestan.
We grow dates in our own palm groves and source from other growers. Based in Larestan, Fars, we are gradually bringing more Iranian nuts and dried fruit into our range.
- Our own palm groves
- Sourced from growers
- Larestan, Fars
Our business, at a glance
Our story begins in the palm groves of southern Fars.
- Larestan
- Our home and main place of work, in Fars Province.
- Our groves
- We grow dates in our own palm groves.
- Growers
- We also buy produce directly from growers.
- Growing
- Gradually extending our work to other nuts and dried fruit.
Our range
From dates to a growing range.
Dates are at the heart of our work. Explore the nuts and dried fruit we are developing alongside them, and contact us for current availability.
The pistachio, perfected
Four great Iranian varieties. Find yours.
Shape is the quickest way to tell them apart — and each has its own flavour, size range and best use.
Akbari
The longest Iranian pistachio — almost twice as long as it is wide, with an ivory shell and a sweet, buttery kernel. Iran’s flagship export variety.
- Size range
- 18–26 nuts/oz
- Flavour
- Sweet, buttery, mild
- Best for
- Premium retail, gift boxes
Kalleh Ghouchi
“Ram’s head”: broad, round and generous, with a thick kernel and a deep, toasty crunch. The backbone of salted ajil.
- Size range
- 20–26 nuts/oz
- Flavour
- Toasty, rich, firm
- Best for
- Snacking, ajil, roasters
Ahmad Aghaei
Long and almond-shaped with a bright shell and pale-green kernel — refined, sweet and excellent value for a long variety.
- Size range
- 22–28 nuts/oz
- Flavour
- Clean, delicate, sweet
- Best for
- Retail packs, pastry
Fandoghi
Small, round and Iran’s most widely grown variety. A classic pistachio flavour, a great kernel ratio and the best value per tonne.
- Size range
- 26–34 nuts/oz
- Flavour
- Classic, savoury
- Best for
- Volume retail, processing
Explore the range
Dates, nuts and more to discover.
Piarom Dates
Semi-dry “chocolate dates” with a crackled skin and a deep caramel chew.
HS 0804.10Details & enquiry
Akbari Pistachios
The longest, most elegant Iranian pistachio — buttery, sweet and naturally open.
HS 0802.51Details & enquiry
Kalleh Ghouchi Pistachios
Big, round and generous — the “ram’s head” pistachio with a deep, toasty crunch.
HS 0802.51Details & enquiry
Saffron & Lemon Pistachios
Jumbo pistachios roasted with Khorasan saffron and sour lemon — a bazaar classic.
HS 2008.19Details & enquiry
Green Pistachio Kernels
Vivid green kernels from the early harvest — the pastry chef’s pistachio.
HS 0802.52Details & enquiry
Mamra Almonds
Small, curved, oil-rich mountain almonds — the most prized almond of Iran.
HS 0802.12Details & enquiry
Tuyserkan Walnut Kernels
Pale, sweet walnut halves from Iran’s walnut capital — no bitterness, just cream and crunch.
HS 0802.32Details & enquiry
Our home & Iran’s growing regions
Our roots are in Larestan, Fars.
Larestan is our main base and home to our date palm groves. The map also introduces other Iranian growing regions as we explore a wider range of nuts and dried fruit.
- LarestanOur home base & date palm groves
- RafsanjanThe pistachio capital of Iran
- Kerman & AnarLong-kernel Ahmad Aghaei & Badami pistachios
- DamghanHistoric home of green pistachio kernels
- TuyserkanIran’s walnut capital
- MalayerVineyards and golden raisins
- Chaharmahal & BakhtiariHigh-altitude almond orchards
How we work
Start with a conversation. Confirm the details together.
- 01
Tell us what you need
Share the product, quantity and destination you have in mind.
- 02
Check the harvest
We check what is available from our palm groves and the growers we buy from.
- 03
Discuss the details
Ask about variety, condition, packing and any requirements for your order.
- 04
Agree before ordering
Confirm the available product, price, quantity and delivery arrangements directly with us.
Our roots
It starts with dates. And the people who grow them.
Our work is rooted in Larestan, Fars. Alongside our own palm groves, we buy from other growers. That connection to growing is the foundation of Nuts of Iran.
As we develop the business, we are exploring more Iranian nuts and dried fruit. Tell us what you are looking for, and we will discuss what is currently available.
Meet Nuts of IranA direct conversation
Know what you are buying. Ask us first.
Harvests and availability change. We discuss the actual product and your requirements before an order, so the details are clear from the start.
Product care & details- OriginAsk about the grower
- VarietyConfirm what is available
- Quantity & packingDiscuss your needs
- DeliveryAgree for each order
The journal
Know your nuts.
Iranian pistachio varieties, compared
Long or round, buttery or toasty: how to tell Iran’s four great pistachio varieties apart, what “per ounce” sizing means, and which one to buy.
What is ajil?
Salted or sweet, for Nowruz or for Yalda night: everything you need to know about the bowl of nuts at the heart of Persian hospitality.
Iranian vs. California pistachios
The world’s two pistachio giants grow very different nuts. A fair comparison of flavour, varieties, grading and processing — and a surprising shared history.
Questions
Buying from Iran, answered.
More about our groves, sourcing and product enquiries in our FAQ.
All FAQsWhere is Nuts of Iran based?
Our main base is Larestan in Fars Province, southern Iran. This is the heart of our work and where we own date palm groves.
Do you grow the dates yourselves?
Yes. We own date palm groves, and we also buy produce from other growers.
Do you only work with dates?
Dates are our starting point. We are gradually expanding into other Iranian nuts and dried fruit. Ask us about current availability for any product in the catalogue.
How do I ask about prices and availability?
Use the enquiry form or WhatsApp +98 935 280 8988. Share the product, approximate quantity and destination so we can discuss what is available.
Is every catalogue product currently in stock?
Availability depends on the harvest, the growers and our developing range. The catalogue introduces product types; please confirm actual stock, origin and specifications with us.
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