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Colossal!Roasted Pistachios (Salted, In Shell)
These lightly salted Colossal Pistachios are literally out of this world...or at least the biggest you will find in this world. We are not kidding! |
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Turkish Pistachios (Antep)
These are the most popular Turkish pistachios. Antep Turkish Pistachios, the closest to the supreme Iranian variety, are the smallest pistachio and a little harder to open than the California, but pack the most punch. These roasted and salted nuts are the sweetest pistachios we sell. |
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Roasted Pistachios (Unsalted, In Shell)
A great treat for pistachio lovers who cannot have any salt. |
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Roasted Pistachios (Salted, No Shell)
Roasted, no shell, with salt California pistachios. What a gourmet treat! |
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Roasted Pistachios (Unsalted, No Shell)
Roasted California pistachios, no shell, no salt. What a gourmet treat! You never have to worry about the shells (yes!). Great for baking, salads or on ice cream! |
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Turkish Pistachios (Siirt)
Roasted and salted Turkish Pistachios are have some of the most exotic and tantalizing taste found only in this imported nut. |
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Raw Pistachios (No shell)
Naturally raw with no shell California pistachios. For those who like as many nutrients as possible. What a gourmet's treat! You never have to worry about the shells. |
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Red Pistachios
Pistachios are an excellent and rich tasting nut that are high in potassium. Everyone will love these red and lightly salted pistachios! |
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Habanero Pistachios
We searched high and low for the best tasting flavored pistachios that pack the most heat. These habanero pistachios will surely satisfy your heat seeking taste buds! |
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Organic Pistachios (Raw, No Shell)
Organic raw California pistachios out of the shell. Certified organic by CCOF. |
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Chili Lemon Pistachios
We searched high and low for the best tasting flavored pistachios. These Chili Lemon Pistachios are really great. The spicy heat of chili mixed with the refreshing taste of lemon will really make your taste buds tingle! |
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Garlic Onion Pistachios
We searched high and low for the best tasting flavored pistachios. These California pistachios are flavored with real crushed garlic and onion. A great combination of two lip-smacking snacky flavors! |
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Roasted Organic Pistachios (Unsalted, In Shell)
Organic pistachios dry roasted in the shell. Certified organic by CCOF. |
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Toffee Chocolate Pistachios
Pistachios, encrusted in a toffee shell, and then coated in layers of the finest milk or semi-sweet chocolate. |
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Raw Pistachios (In Shell)
Raw pistachios (in shell) are great as a snack! They are really good for birds too! |
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Roasted Organic Pistachios (Salted, In Shell)
Organic pistachios dry roasted and perfectly salted in the shell. Certified organic by CCOF. |
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Hickory Pistachios
These hickory flavored pistachios are perfectly seasoned. California pistachios with that classic hickory smoked flavor. |
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Ginger Soy Pistachios
These pistachios pack a flavorful punch. Crispy and fresh roasted pistachios seasoned with a wonderful ginger and soy flavor. |
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Unquestionably one of the earliest authenticated historical records of any edible nuts is the Pistachio. Carbonized pistachio remains have dated back as early as 6760 B.C. from the early Neolithic settlement in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In early times pistachios were regarded as a food for the wealthy and privileged. Although the pistachios tree has been known throughout recorded history, its place of origin is uncertain. It is probably native to western Asia and Asia Minor, but is found growing wild eastward as far as Pakistan and India. According to Pliny, the pistachio was introduced to Italy from Syria during the reign of Tiberius, early in the first century A.D. Subsequently, its cultivation spread to other Mediterranean countries.
The pistachio tree is a deciduous tree which grows slowly to a height and spread of twenty-five to thirty feet. It can survive under dry, adverse conditions in poor, stony terrain where for most of the year there may be no rainfall. It can grow well on steep, rocky slopes suitable only for goats; it can endure drought as well. It thrives in areas which have winters cool enough to break bud dormancy and hot long summers. The tree is resistant to cold and wind but cannot tolerate excessive dampness and high humidity. It flourishes in some regions of Iran where temperatures vary from over 100 degrees in the summer to 15 degrees in the winter.
Sometimes known as the “pistache”, the pistachio differs from other popular dessert nuts in the characteristic green of its kernel. This coloration, which varies from yellowish through various shades of green, is not limited to the surface but extends throughout the kernel. In general, the deeper the shade of green, the more the nuts are esteemed. The fruits grow in clusters resembling grapes. Although popularly known as a nut, the fruit of the pistachio is classified botanically as a drupe, the edible portion of which is the seed. This oblong kernel about one inch in length and one-half in diameter is protected somewhat from dust, dirt and other impurities by a thin, ivory-colored, bony shell. When conditions are favorable, the shells split open just prior to harvest and have an appearance of a laughing face.
The world’s major pistachio producing areas are Iran, Turkey, and the San Joaquin Valley of California. Due to the tough trade regulations with Iran, it is near impossible to find the Iranian variety in the United States. There is an import tax upwards of three hundred percent of the value of the pistachios to import Iranian pistachios. Today, Turkey is the main supplier of imported pistachios in the United States. Most of the Turkish production comes from the dry, barren foothills of western and southeastern Turkey, principally from the regions of Gaziantep and Urfa.
During harvest, the shells often become stained and blemished. Unless camouflaged, the pistachios appear unappetizing. United States importers sometimes employ a non-toxic red vegetable dye to give the nuts visual appeal. The red color serves another purpose as well, since it appeals to consumers who are used to it and demand it. In California, however, pistachios are mechanically hulled and dried and most are not colored and left in the unblemished, natural state.
There is considerable controversy concerning the merits of homegrown versus imported pistachios. The American importers of Turkish and Iranian pistachios describe the California counterparts as beautiful but tasteless. The California producers claim their pistachios taste about the same but are larger, fresher and easier to open.
California is the only state which produces pistachios on a commercial scale. Most of the production comes from the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys, although some small acreage has been planted in the California desert near Barstow and Mojave, as well as in other parts of the state. Under favorable conditions a pistachio tree can live and produce for centuries.
When ripe, the pistachios tree is shaken and the nuts fall to the ground to be harvested. Following harvest, the nuts must be hulled and dried within twenty-four hours to maintain their high quality and unblemished appearance. The nuts are dried with forced air at 150 to 160 degrees. The moisture content which was as high as forty-five percent in the freshly harvested nuts is reduced to five percent in about ten hours. “Electric eye” sorters then spot and remove blemished nuts to be dyed or shelled. The good quality is then graded and about ninety percent are roasted and salted in their shell for consumption. Shelled pistachios are utilized commercially in confectionery, ice cream, candies, sausages, bakery goods and flavoring.
Today, pistachios remain one of the most popular nuts for people of all ages. Approximately, three hundred million pounds of California in shell pistachio nuts are grown annually in this country.
We also offer Wholesale Pistachios.
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Feedback!
| "I used to get Sunkist's shelled and salted pistachios at our Wegmans market, but they quit carrying them. So I did an Internet search and found your site. I ordered unsalted shelled pistachios. When they came, I was very pleased! Excellent nuts, and excellent service. I can even reuse the resalable bags! Nuts Online will be my primary source for fine nuts." |
| -- David, Bellefonte, PA |
| "This was the fastest shipment I ever received. The pistachios I ordered were perfect. I will definitely order from you guys again and again....." |
| -- kelly, baltimore, md |
| "Oh my received my order yesterday-
Gave my husband the pistachios -- and he stated that they were the BEST ever.!!! I had a sliver of the Crystalized Ginger in a cup of tea!!! Awesome--- Thank you so much for the wonderful goodies you deliver..
I have not opened all the items however as I do -- I will let you know because I have ordered some new things I have not tried before..
Have a Blessed Day,
Joyce Strange" |
| -- Joyce, Anna, Tx |
| "Great pistachios!! Fast shipping - very impressed with customer service and communication. Will definitely recommend to others and will buy again!!!" |
| -- Janet, Bristol, VA |
| "Ordered 4 pounds of Pistachios. Shipped two pounds to my Brother in Florida and kept two for myself.They were the BEST I ever had and same from Brother.Now I am putting together my next order and there is so much choice its difficult to decide but lots of fun deciding.So keep up the great work and Thanks for being there.. Tom" |
| -- Tom, Clarksviile, Tn |
| "This was my first experience with your company. Great job. I ordered 2 packages of turkish pistachio nuts. They were delivered in 2 days, and they tasted great. I especially appreciated the resealable and strong packaging. I went online, but ordered by phone, and the lady was extremely helpful. I will definately order from you in the future." |
| -- Robert |
| "Now this is what pistachio nuts are supposed to taste like! It's hard enough to find any imported pistachios, let alone 2 varieties at a great price. I just ordered 2 more pounds as a father's day gift to myself!" |
| -- Richard, Boulder, CO |
| "Outstanding pistachios and even better service! Love the friendly updates and tracking responses :)" |
| -- Laura , Greenville , NC |
| "Hello,
I'm so glad I found you Nuts online. Everything I have tried I have liked a lot. I keep coming back for your Pistachios. Love,love,love them.
Good products, fast service, friendly helpful people. What more could you ask for !!!!
Keep up your excellent business.
A very satisfied customer.
Elaine" |
| -- Elaine M. Jayne, DeRuyter, New York |
| "FANTASTIC!!! Placed the order yesterday, got it today.
Pistachios are out of this world as are the chocolate-covered sunflower seeds. Couldn't be more satisfied. Thank you!!!!!" |
| -- Deborah, New York, NY |
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