Pistachio

What is Pistachio?

Wonderfully delicious pistachio nuts have been revered as the symbol of wellness and robust health since ancient times. The nuts are enriched with many health-benefiting nutrients that are essential for optimum health.

Pistachio nuts are dry fruits of species of trees belonging in the Anacardiaceae family, of the genus:Pistacia. The plant is a medium sized broad, bushy, dioecious, deciduous tree, believed to be originating in the mountain ranges of West-Asian region. Several cultivars exist; however, the most popular variety grown for the commercial purpose is the kerman.

The fruit, in fact, is a drupe (a fruit with a large, central located single seed), and the seed kernel is actually the edible portion. Each season, the tree bears heavy clusters of fruits, which appear somewhat like that of a grape bunch. Exteriorly, the mature fruit features off white colored, hard, shell with splits apart exposing yellow-light green colored oblong kernel, which measures about 1 inch in length and 1/2 inch in diameter.

Health Benefits

• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100520092942.htm
• http://pistachiohealth.com/health-care-professional/nutrition
• http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/
• http://cholesterol.about.com/od/cholesterolloweringfoods/a/pistachio.htm

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Names In Other Languages for Pistachio (Arabic, Assamese, Bengali,Chinese, French, German, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu):

Nutritional value

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Amounts per 1 cup (123g)

Calorie Information Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calories 702 (2939 kJ) 35%   From Carbohydrate 138 (578 kJ)   From Fat 473 (1980 kJ)   From Protein 91.1 (381 kJ)   From Alcohol 0.0 (0.0 kJ) Carbohydrates Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Carbohydrate 34.0 g 11% Dietary Fiber 12.7 g 51% Starch 1.7 g Sugars 9.6 g Fats & Fatty Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Fat 56.5 g 87% Saturated Fat 6.8 g 34% Monounsaturated Fat 29.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat 17.1 g Total trans fatty acids ~ Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids ~ Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids ~ Total Omega-3 fatty acids 322 mg Total Omega-6 fatty acids 16772 mg Learn more about these fatty acids and their equivalent names

Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Protein 26.3 g 53% Vitamins Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Vitamin A 322 IU 6% Vitamin C 2.8 mg 5% Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 2.4 mg 12% Vitamin K 16.2 mcg 20% Thiamin 1.0 mg 69% Riboflavin 0.2 mg 11% Niacin 1.8 mg 9% Vitamin B6 1.6 mg 78% Folate 61.5 mcg 15% Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid 0.6 mg 6% Choline 87.8 mg Betaine 1.0 mg Minerals Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calcium 135 mg 14% Iron 5.2 mg 29% Magnesium 148 mg 37% Phosphorus 597 mg 60% Potassium 1282 mg 37% Sodium 12.3 mg 1% Zinc 2.8 mg 19% Copper 1.6 mg 81% Manganese 1.6 mg 78% Selenium 11.4 mcg 16% Fluoride ~ Sterols Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0% Phytosterols 263 mg Other Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Alcohol 0.0 g Water 2.4 g Ash 3.8 g Caffeine 0.0 mg Theobromine 0.0 mg

Footnotes for Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added

Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA SR-21. Each "~" indicates a missing or incomplete value.

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

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Pistachio Substitute

Almonds or Cashew can be of good substitute

Where it can be used

While the Pistachio is often eaten on its own, raw or toasted, it is also a component of various dishes. Pistachio  are available in many forms, such as whole, sliced. These variations can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.

Pistachio can be sprinkled over breakfasts and desserts, particularly muesli or ice cream based dishes. Pistachio  re used baking like cakes, ice cream, cookies etc..

How to Store

Store it in airtight container or zip lag bag, away from direct sun light. I always buy the pistachio with shell. As that stays fresh for long and it is also quite fun to eat

Recipe Using  Pistachio (Here I list only main dishes.. but Pistachio can be used in lot of dishes for decoration or just to add little flavour)

https://kitchensrecipe.com/?s=pista