Pistachios are predominantly natives of the Middle East, America and Central Asia. They are grown on small tender trees, under warm arid conditions. The pistachio being a smooth twin-shelled nut, housing a small oval, green kernel. Pistachios can be eaten raw, by removing the kernel from its shell. They are much used as a colouring and flavouring for a wide range of foods, some savoury and many sweets including nougat and ice cream.
Nutritional Information
Typical Values | Per 100g |
Energy | 2251kJ/543kcal |
Fat | 38.1g |
– of which saturates | 4.1g |
Carbohydrates | 35g |
– of which sugars | 6.4g |
Fibre | 15.4g |
Protein | 22.5g |
Salt | 0.9g |
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