Delicious and healthy – for nut lovers, the pistachio is a much-favored treat. Plus there’s great pleasure in cracking open the hard shell to find the slightly purple-green dry fruit inside. Ideal for snacking, the pistachio often makes its way into desserts and other savories as well, especially as garnish. And given that it’s laden with vitamin B6, copper, and manganese – there’s no reason why you should not eat them.
However, while buying pistachios, you need to make sure the source is reliable. Stale pistachios turn pungent and can upset your stomach easily. Therefore, here’s a list of brands that sell some of the best pistachios money can buy. Happy munching.
Happilo Pistachios
This is a 200-gm pack of pistachios that are roasted with pink salt, which makes them even healthier. The nuts used are of premium quality and make for great presents.
Gourmia Roasted Pistachios
This is a 200-gm pack of lightly salted pistachios. The pistachios are extra large in size and are sourced from the USA. These pistachios can be served as an evening snack or mid-meal snack too. They come in a zipper pack.
Ziofit Pistachios
This combo contains two packs of pistachios, each weighing 200 gm. Each pack is easy to open and resealable. These pistachios can be consumed whole, chopped, or crushed and added to muffins and other baked goods.
Shivram Pistachios
This is a 250-gm pack of pistachios without the shell. This transparent pack contains jumbo-sized pistachios that make for a great snack as well as midday munchies. To retain the natural taste, you are recommended to store these in an airtight container.
Nutraj Pistachios
This is a 250-gm pack of roasted and salted pistachios. This pack is loaded with minerals and vitamins and can be used in a variety of dishes. You chop and add these pistachios to Indian desserts for an added layer of texture.
GreenFinity Pistachios
This is a 500-gm pack of pistachios that make for the perfect trail snack or party starter. These pistachios are salted and come in a zipper pouch. These nuts are packed in a protective atmosphere for maximum freshness.
Did You Know?
The pistachio is known as the ‘Happy Nut’ in China and ‘Smiling Nut’ in Iran because of the little gap between the shells that makes it look like a smiley face. It’s also the only other nut apart from the almond that finds a mention in The Bible.
