In comparison with other types, Akbari Pistachio is the longest one. Its shell is the darkest skin, and it has the highest economic value among the four varieties. Akbari has the highest shape index (longest), and the most common characteristic to identify this type is that the height of the head and end of the pistachio are nearly the same. Akbari pistachio is also the easiest to open pistachio variety.
