Peeled Pistachios

History

Pistachio cultivation is very old: some archaeological findings have shown it has been used since the 7thmillennium BC in Turkey.

The pistachio plant is native to Syria but according to some studies the area of its initial cultivation also includes Asia Minor, Palestine and Turkmenistan. The name "pistachio" comes from Persian pesteh and Arabic fustaq, which are two onomatopoeic names and recall the sound of the opening of the shell when the pistachio is ripe.

Pistachio is mentioned in the Bible, when it is said that Jacob sent several fruits as tribute to Pharaoh, including pistachios. Pistachio was also known to the Assyrians, Persians and Greeks as a medicinal drug. It was brought to Rome in 30 AD and later spread to Spain. Pistachios were then gradually spread to China and Caucasian Russia, and have been spreading for about a century in the United States of America, where the plant was introduced by the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.

The largest producer of pistachio is Iran, followed by the United States. Then come Turkey, China, Syria, Greece, Italy, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Iran alone accounts for half of the world's production, while California accounts for about 20%. American pistachios are consumed mainly in the domestic market, while Iranian pistachios are especially traded in the European market. Turkish and Syrian pistachios are very good, but consumed almost exclusively in the domestic market, where the product is sold fresh and used for oil production.

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Selection

Peeled pistachios Online

We want to nurture your love for raw peeled pistachios. Among many peeled pistachios available to buy, as nut experts we have selected peeled pistachios that are grown with respect for our supply chain.

Where to buy peeled pistachios?

Peeled pistachios are only to be found on our online nut shop and nowhere else offline. This is the only way we can provide you with quality, peeled pistachios from our supply chain, available in large packs at an affordable price.

Properties

According to our analyses, 100 g of peeled pistachios contain:

• Vitamin E (8.7 mg – 71% NRV)
• Copper (0.71 mg – 71% NRV)
• Phosphorus (464 mg – 66% NRV)

Affordable price

Affordable price means to us offering our clients natural peeled pistachios that everybody can enjoy.

We want, on the one hand, to place the proper value on raw materials in order to obtain a quality product by paying our farmers a fair price; on the other hand, we want to fulfil your needs when it comes to pricing.

We establish fair long-term relationships with our producers to avoid race-to-the-bottom pricing and that are based on trust as part of our efforts to offer you the finest and most natural product.

Not only that: by choosing large packs of peeled pistachios, you are also contributing to the reduction in the use of plastic.

How much does 1 kg of peeled pistachios cost?

The price per kg for peeled pistachios depends on the pistachios' quality, origin and variety. On Nuturally, we have selected the best peeled pistachios with respect for our supply chain, farmers, and raw materials.

Storage

You can store peeled pistachios in cool, dry places away from heat and moisture. Here are 4 useful tips:

• The ideal way to store peeled pistachios is in a refrigerated environment. Nuturally peeled pistachios can also be stored at room temperature during the winter season due to low temperatures. During summer, however, it is advisable to store the product in the refrigerator or in the coolest possible environment, as increased temperatures could encourage decay.
• The ideal container for the storage of peeled pistachios is glass. Indeed, because of its composition it is impervious to chemical agents and gases, and, as it has excellent insulation properties, it holds the initial temperature for longer than other materials. It is even better if the glass is coloured: using coloured glass blocks the entry of certain wavelengths of light (including ultraviolet), and thus certain nutritional and organoleptic characteristics remain unaltered.
• The type of closure of the container is also important as an airtight cap ensures that the food is protected from excessive contact with oxygen that can lead to lipid oxidation and encourage the growth of aerobic bacteria.
• The best kind of storage environment is one which is well ventilated because ventilating the premises keeps internal humidity under control, which otherwise could escape from windows, thereby guaranteeing the right balance to lessen the onset of mould.