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The pistachio ( Pistacia vera L., Anacardiaceae; sometimes placed in Pistaciaceae) is a small tree up to 10 m tall, native to mountainous regions of Iran, Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan. It has deciduous pinnate leaves 10–20 cm long. The plants are dioecious, with separate male and female trees. The flowers are apetalous and unisexual, and borne in panicles. The fruit is a drupe, containing an elongated seed (a nut in the culinary sense, but not a true botanical nut) with a hard, whitish shell and a striking kernel which has a mauvish skin and light green flesh, with a distinctive flavour. When the fruit ripens, the husk changes from green to an autumnal yellow/red and the shells split partially open (see photo). This is known as dehiscence, and happens with an audible pop. Each pistachio nut weighs around 1 gram, [1] and each pistachio tree averages around 50 kg of nuts, or around 50,000, every two years. [2] Pistachios (as part of the pistacia genus) have existed for about 80 million years. [3]
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1. Eating Pistachios is Key to Good Health
November 10, 2008
Pistachios! The funny looking nut that can give you the gift of health! But don't let that odd appearance fool you! Pistachios are a nut with a winning combination of great taste and incredible health benefits. In what way do pistachios help you maintain your health? To understand this, we will need to talk about the most microscopic part of your body and work our way up.
Your Body's Cells - We'll consider several parts of the body, beginning with the tiniest. The notion that antioxidants are good for us is why we allow ourselves to indulge in mass quantities of chocolate, right? Did you... (read more)
Author: Bethany Chastain
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2. History of Iran Pistachio from the Start Up to Now
October 20, 2008
October 17- The pistachio tree is an old tree with a great antiquity. There are many opinions about its origin; mostly know the internal area of IRAN as the original region that this tree has grown there for the first time. The historic signs about its antiquity show that thousand years before Christ its nut has been eaten as a food in Asia. After many years it introduced and carried to some other parts of world.
Now Iran pistachio is one of the best pistachios in the world. Naturally this situation causes that Iran gain considerable success and progress in different processes of sowing, ... (read more)
Author: Maysam S. Tabar
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3. Pistachios - A Perfect Hostess Gift
August 22, 2008
Do you ever think about finding the perfect hostess gift? Think about presenting the hostess with an attractive container of pistachio nuts. What a great one-of-a-kind idea! Almost everyone likes pistachios and lots of people think they are a tasty treat.
Although the argument can be made that wine is the ideal hostess gift, this idea has its drawbacks. I recommend you stay away from wine unless you actually know the host's wine preference. Some people do not drink alcoholic beverages due to religious or health reasons. And pistachios aren't just for the adults; kids love them too.
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Author: Bethany Chastain
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4. NUTS (California: Nut-Bowl)
August 11, 2008
Not many are aware of California’s nickname of a nut-bowl, and even fewer have heard of Monterey. Don’t dismiss it as just another seaside beauty-this is where’s the worlds best pistachios come from. It is not an island but the passionate sea kisses the sunbathed Monterey peninsula with picturesque intensity walk out of hotel to come node to nose (almost) with glistening sea lions sprawling on the rugged rock. The heady, salty sea breeze rings with the sound of their barks, while giant plump, snow-white sea gulls dot the sky. The birds, I must admit, are the biggest of their kind you will ... (read more)
Author: Rubby singh
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5. Fun Facts about Pistachio Nuts
June 26, 2008
Do you like pistachios? In my experience, most people in the world do. They are such an interesting food, eaten in a raw state and roasted while still within their shells. Even their color is intriguing. Well, here is a collection of fun facts that you might not know about one of your favorite nuts.
Pistachios aren’t actually nuts. It’s true! Pistachio “nuts” are actually seeds of red or yellow plum-like fruits whose flesh is removed during processing. However, everyone calls them a nut because they look like “nuts” and are in the cashew family. Other things in the cashew family include s... (read more)
Author: Bethany Chastain
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6. Pistachios and Cholesterol
September 21, 2007
Snacking on pistachio nuts may do more for your health than you realize. New research from Penn State reveals that a serving of pistachios lowers cholesterol and provides essential antioxidants. The study conducted was a controlled feeding experiment that examined the effects of these nuts on a moderate-fat diet. The researchers tested 3 diets that consisted of no pistachios, 1.5 ounces of pistachios, and 3 ounces of pistachios each day. Standard blood tests revealed the cholesterol levels in each of the test subjects. The results of the controlled diets found that 3 ounces of pistachios lowe... (read more)
Author: Francisco Mejias
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7. THE NIBBLE: Gourmet Flavored Pistachio Nuts
August 24, 2006
Nuts For Pistachios: Santa Barbara Pistachio Company Flavored Nuts View this article with photos at THE NIBBLE: Gourmet Flavored Pistachio Nuts. CAPSULE REPORT: One could celebrate each of the 12 days of Christmas with a different flavor of pistachios from Santa Barbara Pistachio Company and revel in what fresh, lovely nuts these are—plain or flavored. One also could celebrate Chanukah, because the products are kosher. But, as festive as they are for parties and special occasions, these nuts are a treat and a healthy snack to be enjoyed every day of the year. People who don’t like to tr... (read more)
Author: Karen Hochman
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