SITARBAI

These almonds are an Iranian specialty that have a distinct cervical form compared to almonds. These almonds are significantly crunchier and crisper than conventional almonds, earning them the nickname “Sitarbai” to characterize their snack-like flavor and texture. Mamra almonds are also lighter in weight than standard almonds.

The production of Sitarbai Badam is both costly and time-consuming, accounting for barely 5% of global almond output. The price of mamra almonds imported from Iran is ominously high, but those imported from Kashmir may also be prohibitively expensive.