When Gaziantep is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is Pistachio, whose fame goes beyond the borders of the country. In addition to containing components that can meet the basic food requirements of the human body, Pistachio, which has positive effects on body physiology and metabolic functions, is considered a "functional food". In addition to its consumption as a snack, Pistachio, which is used as a flavor additive in the confectionery and dessert (especially baklava and chocolate) industry, ice cream production, is a source of energy and is very valuable in terms of nutritional value. The newly planted Pistachio begins to yield when it reaches the age of 10. Average 10 kg per tree. provides product. The average lifespan is between 100-150 years. Pistachio, which is an important source of income for the local people, yields crops in late August and September. Pistachio is divided into classes according to the variety of crops;

Roasted Pistachio: Obtained from the harvest of ripe pistachios, fresh pistachios separated from their bay windows are consumed as snacks or processed and roasted pistachios are made. Roasted Pistachio It is produced by separating the ripe pistachios from their bay windows after harvest and roasting them with a certain amount of salt. It is consumed as a snack.

Boz İç (Perfect Green): Boz İç is the best quality and most delicious pistachio variety. Pistachios are harvested one month before the harvest time in a fully immature state. Gray pistachio kernel is different from the known pistachio kernel color and has a greener hue. It is generally used in making baklava because of its very intense taste and aromatic flavor.

Meverdi Kernels: It is a type of pistachio obtained by harvesting the pistachio at the stage close to full maturity. It is a type of pistachio with a red color between the red pistachio kernel and the gray pistachio kernel. Meverdi stuffed pistachios are generally used in making cakes and halvah.

Red Kernels: It is a type of pistachio obtained by fully ripening and harvesting pistachios. The color is full red. It has a larger structure. Red pistachio is a type of pistachio that is preferred in the halva, chocolate and Turkish delight industries, as well as being consumed as a snack.