Premium Afghan Pine Nuts (Chilgoza)

Chilgoza pine nuts are harvested exclusively from wild pine trees in rugged, high-altitude mountain forests. The difficult manual harvesting, limited global yield, and exceptional nutritional profile contribute to its premium commercial value.

Due to the high commodity value, the wholesale MOQ is conveniently set at 10 kg (two 5kg vacuum packs), allowing flexible procurement for boutique distributors and niche exporters.

Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, pine nuts are sensitive to oxidation. Keeping them nitrogen-flushed or vacuum-sealed in cold storage (5°C to 10°C) prevents rancidity and ensures freshness up to 12 months.

This SKU is supplied as in-shell raw Chilgoza with a thin, easily hand-crackable outer shell. Shelling services for pure kernels are available for contract orders exceeding 500 kg.

Yes, all export shipments of Tavazo pine nuts include official phytosanitary certificates, microbiological laboratory clearance, and Chamber of Commerce Certificates of Origin.

Chilgoza pine nuts are international classified under HS Code 080290 for trade and tariff declarations.

Initial float-sorting removes low-density empty nuts in water tanks, followed by careful manual hand-picking by skilled staff to ensure 99%+ sound kernel yield.