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Hows does the
pistachio kernel get its green color?
How should
pistachios be stored?
What percentage of
the United States pistachio crop is grown in California?
Do pistachios really
help reduce the risk of heart disease?
How does the pistachio kernel get its green color?
The green pigment in the pistachio nut
is the result of chlorophyll, the same pigment that makes the leaves
green.
How should pistachios be stored?
We suggest that you store your pistachios in an
airtight container in the refrigerator, in order to maintain their crunch,
or in the freezer for long-term storage. To restore pistachios that have
lost their crispness, toast the nutmeats at 200 degrees for 10 to 15
minutes.
What percentage of the United States pistachio crop is grown in
California?
Approximately
98% of the pistachio nuts produced in the United States are from
California.
Do pistachios really help reduce the risk of heart
disease?
The FDA recently
announced that eating nuts, such as pistachios, may help reduce the risk
of heart disease when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesterol.
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