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pistachio

of a yellowish-green colour

pistachio

1. an anacardiaceous tree, Pistacia vera, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, with small hard-shelled nuts
2. the nut of this tree, having an edible green kernel
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pistachio

[pə′stash·ē‚ō]
(botany)
Pistacia vera. A small, spreading dioecious evergreen tree with leaves that have three to five broad leaflets, and with large drupaceous fruit; the edible seed consists of a single green kernel covered by a brown coat and enclosed in a tough shell.
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Iran and the US together account for 85 percent of the global production of pistachios, according to the Iran Pistachio Association.
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Not only beautifully festive to look at, this divine dessert is deliciously rich and creamy, with little jewels of tart redcurrants and pistachios sprinkled through.
Pistachios have high levels of potassium, many vitamins (vitamin K, vitamin B6 and thiamin) and minerals (magnesium, copper, and iron), and certain plant compounds, including carotenoids.
While Setton says pistachios have always been known as a tasty snack, more people are catching on that they are a nutritious snack, which has helped to grow Setton's business the last few years.
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