Red Pistachios

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Remember red pistachios? In the 1930’s, the pistachios were first dyed red to attract attention, as well as to hide the stains from traditional harvesting methods. These delicious, lightly salted pistachios will bring back fond memories with their vibrant red color. Just like other nuts, this classic snack is packed with protein, heart-healthy fats and fiber. Join us for a trip down memory lane with a bag of red pistachios.

This item is a seasonal item available every October until we run out. Supplies are limited so get your bag today!

What Happened to Red Pistachios?

Prior to the 1970’s, the United States imported its pistachios from the Middle East and Asia. Due to antiquated harvesting methods, nut shells were often left with ugly stains and splotches. Foreign pistachio producers dyed the pistachios with a bright red color in an effort to hide the stains and make the nuts more appealing to consumers.

Red pistachios became scarce by the 1980’s because of a limit on pistachio imports from the Middle East, and a huge increase in American grown pistachios produced through advanced harvesting methods. There was no longer a need to dye the pistachios red because they no longer had unappetizing stains. However, just like many of our customers, we feel nostalgic for red pistachios, which is why we brought them back to Nuts.com!

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Health Tips

  1. A one-ounce serving of pistachios equals 49 nuts – more nuts per serving than any other nut and contains more than 10% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber, vitamin B-6, thiamin, phosphorus and copper.

  2. You can get more dietary fiber from a serving of pistachios than a 1/2 cup of broccoli or spinach.

  3. Pistachios are especially rich in phytosterols, which are directly associated with lowering cholesterol levels, and may offer protection from certain types of cancer.

  4. A serving of pistachios has as much thiamin as a 1/2 cup serving of cooked rice.

  5. The amount of vitamin B-6 in a one-ounce serving of pistachios is comparable to a standard three-ounce serving of pork or chicken.

  6. One serving of pistachios has as much potassium as half a large banana.

  7. Pistachios are a very high quality plant source of protein, providing adequate and balanced amounts of essential amino acids. In addition, pistachios are relatively high in a nonessential amino acid, arginine, which may play a potential role in prevention or reduction of cardiovascular disease.

  8. While pistachios contain fat, the fat is predominantly monounsaturated, similar to that found in olive oil.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
326 Ratings
5 star
81.9%
4 star
7.1%
3 star
4.3%
2 star
3.4%
1 star
3.4%
March 25, 2023
Started on the fourth day after I finish the trail mix, got almost 2 days left of it will order some more soon
, Baltimore, MD
March 11, 2023
The pistachios were very fresh and tasty.
, Palo Alto, CA
February 1, 2023
These are not the red pistachios I remember as a kid..The ones you sold are painted or dyed red.
, Crownsville, MD
January 31, 2023
Been looking for red ones forever!
, Sun City West, AZ
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Ingredients

Pistachios, Sea Salt, FD&C Red #40. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, and milk products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 28g (~1 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value
Total Fat   13g19%
Saturated Fat 2g9%
Cholesterol   0mg0%
Sodium   120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate   8g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein   6g
Calcium3%
Iron1%

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice

More Info

Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. It is ok to refrigerate.

Approximately 350 pieces per pound.

Country of origin: United States

ID: 4011

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