pistachio nut

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seed of the pistachio tree

  • pistachio fruit
    In Pistacia

    Commercial pistachio nuts are extensively used as food and for yellowish green colouring in confections.

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  • pistachio
    In pistachio

    …family (Anacardiaceae) and its edible seeds, grown in dry lands in warm or temperate climates. The pistachio tree is believed to be indigenous to Iran. It is widely cultivated from Afghanistan to the Mediterranean region and in California. The seed kernels can be eaten fresh or roasted and are commonly…

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