Pistachios
Natural & Organic
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| Varieties: | Antep, California |
| Styles: | Raw Kernels, In Shell, Roasted, Roasted & Salted |
| Sizes: | Wholes, Halves and Pieces, Diced (Bits, S, M, L), Meal |
| Packaging: | Bulk - net weight 25kg & 25lb Food Service - 5lb / 10lb Retail Tub and Stand-up Pouch - 2.5lb sleeves |
| Origin: | Turkey, USA |
| Product Detail: | The cultivated pistachio, Pistacia vera L., is a member of the cashew family. Bedemco offers two types of pistachio nuts, selected for quality to meet the distinctive needs of the market. From Turkey, the Antep variety is a premium nut with a complex, sweet pistachio taste, similar to wild varieties that grow throughout Asia Minor. Its shell is brown in color, and is the nut of choice among connoisseurs. The U.S. pistachio is a larger nut with a milder taste. Its shell is ivory in color. Pistachios provide a rich source of essential nutrients, fiber and protein. Like all nuts, they are relatively high in monounsaturated fat, which has been shown to lower blood cholesterol, and are low in saturated fat, while containing no cholesterol. Pistachios are loaded with potassium, thiamine (B1), vitamin B6 and iron, and are also a good source of calcium. The nuts are a fun and healthful snack, and increasingly being used in the production of high quality confections, bakery products and ice cream |
