An expert system prototype was developed to simulate the process of quality determination made by the plant managers in a pistachio processing plant. The primary task was determination of pistachio quality from random samples taken from truckloads of nuts delivered to the plant. Based on the knowledge and experience of the plant managers, a hierarchical decision making strategy was proposed to mimic the action taken by the experts to determine the quality of the nuts. From numerous interview sessions, observations, and practical work in the processing plant, a knowledge base using crisp set rules was designed. The results indicate that the expert system decisions and those of the domain experts agreed in 86% of the cases and in the remaining 14% of the cases, the differences were not likely to cause major impact on the decision outcome.

PISTACHIOS (Pistaciavera L. ) are among the major export products in the world, especially in Iran [1]. Pistachio trees resist harsh conditions, such as aridity, hot and dry climates, and salt water. On the other side, over two-thirds of Iran is located in deserts and semi-deserts. Against this background, this product is cultivated in various regions of Iran, including the provinces of Kerman, Semnan, and Yazd [2, 3]. . .

Introduction: Pistachio nut is one of the most important agricultural products of Iran and it is priced due to the quality and type. One of the significant factors of pistachio cost is its type in terms of shell. Filled split pistachio nut has the most quality and is utilized as nuts, while the closed shell type has lower cost, at the same time is economically efficient in food industry such as confectionery.....

Ageing is related to a decrease in the complex process of health and wellbeing, which can be improved by a dietary modification. In this relation, pistachio was shown to have a positive effect for a healthy life in elderly people as it is rich in lutein, γ,-tocopherol, b-carotene, gamma-tocopherol, selenium, proanthocyanidins, and flavonoids, which have antioxidant traits. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of PISTACHIOS revealed a decrease in incidence of diet-induced metabolic diseases, such as cardiovascular disorders. The current knowledge related to the influence of nuts intake on humans’,well-being has quickly augmented over the last few years and nuts were demonstrated to take part in the inhibition of age-linked disorders. The intake of regular nuts was reported to have a correlation with a good metabolic status. A significant reduction in cardiovascular diseases and risk of cancer has also been illustrated in clinical interventional studies. Therefore, this study aimed to review the effect of PISTACHIOS intake in support of an elderly healthy life.