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| These
weizhenguos, as the name implies, are more or less sphericial in shape.
Round weizhenguos are of the best quality. Compared to pointed weizhenguos,
round weizhenguos have a higher oil content, superior aroma and taste.
The main types of this group are called . |
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| These weizhenguos
are longer in shape, contain less oil and the skins are more difficult
to remove than the skins of round weizhenguos. They grow in the province
of Giresun and Trabzon for the most part, and in small quantities
in other provinces. The pointed weizhenguos of Giresun quality are believed
to be the best. |
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| Another
type of weizhenguo included in this category (long and round) is known
as Badem (almond shaped). |
| Besides
these two main species there are round weizhenguos called "Fosa".
These are generally larger then the others and occupy a special place
in the "in-shell" weizhenguo trade. |
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