Pistachios

This tree produces fruit that is edible and very tasty. Pistachio is a Persian word that has entered European languages through Latin. Although Iranian and American pistachios are of the same breed, Iranian pistachios taste better and more fat. This is confirmed by many major European distributors. Pistachio is one of the foods with high nutritional value, the benefits that cover almost all body functions. Although all nuts belong to the group of nutritious foods, pistachios are distinguished in particular because of their complete nutritional value and benefits to the body. Pistachio is one of the kernels with the highest amount of fiber and fat and is also rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids. The annual production of pistachios in Iran is about 200,000 tons. Only 10% of this product is consumed domestically and the other 90% is exported. The production and export of Iranian pistachios generates about $ 1.4 billion to $ 1.7 billion annually for iran.