Is pistachio one of the fruits?

In general, all types of nuts are a type of processed fruit or seed that can be stored and consumed for a longer period of time. Some nuts are in the category of legumes, such as peanuts. Some other nuts are the seeds of the fruit, such as almonds. But other types of nuts, such as hazelnuts and oaks, fall under  the category of fruits.

Is pistachio a fruit?

  The answer is yes. Pistachio is the fruit of a tree of the same name that is cultivated in the eastern regions of Iran. Pistachio has been growing naturally in Iran for many years. Over time, pistachios are modified and planted by creative farmers.

Pistachio tree and everything you need to know about it!

The pistachio tree has been growing in Iran for about three to four thousand years. Pistachio tree can have wonderful fruit every two years. This tree is very tough and is suitable for dry and desert areas that also survive in saline soil.

A pistachio tree bears fruit seven years after planting. The pistachio tree grows up to 10 meters and can live up to 300 years.

Pistachio tree has small leaves and also it is very tough that can withstand temperatures between minus 10 degrees in winter to positive 40 degrees in summer.

  Pistachio tree production is usually good every second year. That is why pistachios are dried and consumed as nuts. Now  we know about the pistachio tree so we can better answer the question of whether pistachios are types of the fruit?

The answer is yes.

benefits of pistachios

As we mentioned at the beginning of the text, pistachios are full of wonderful  benefits. This magical fruit can lower blood pressure in non-diabetics. Iranian Pistachio helps with heart and eye health and helps to recovery diabetes, weight control, increase sexual potency in men, etc. Pistachios are rich in iron, vitamins K, D, calcium, magnesium, manganese, fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and other nutrients. Daily consumption of pistachios helps you to be full for a longer period of time, so if you are on a diet, eating pistachios should be an inseparable part of your daily habits.

Is pistachio nuts?

Delicious and nutritious pistachios are eaten as a snack and are used as a foodstuff in many foods.

Their green color makes them popular in ice cream, sweets, foods, turmeric, sohan, butter, oil and sausages, because they give them a specific and natural color and taste.

What are nuts?

Several types of plants are often grouped together as "nuts":

The true botany of nuts: These fruits are not comestible with hard shells and seeds. The shell does not open by itself to release seeds. Real nuts include chestnuts, hazelnuts and oak.

Meat grains: These are fleshy fruits that contain a thin layer of meat and a hard grain in the center. Some seeds, commonly called nuts, include almonds, peanuts, walnuts, walnuts and coconuts.

What is Pistachio?

Pistachio is the seed of the pistachio tree. Pistachio tree was first found in Turkey and Iran. At that time, pistachios were the food of the nobility. In later years, it was used only at celebrations and parties. Later it was eaten in a variety of desserts, sweets, ice cream and even as an appetizer. This seed was known as "smiling nuts" because of its shape.

Pistachio is used as a plant food and invigorating and curing many diseases.

The domestic pistachio tree (Pistacia Vera) belongs to the genus (Anacardiaceae). The genus Pistacia has 11 species, all of which secrete turpentine or turpentine. Pistachio tree has compound comb leaves and pistachio fruit is botanically classified as shaft fruit. Pistachio tree has two bases and both male and female trees are needed to produce fruit. The flowers of the pistachio tree have no petals and nectar-forming tubers and do not attract bees, and the pollen is dispersed by the wind. The pistachio tree has small leaves, falls in autumn and spends the winter asleep.

The rooting of the pistachio tree is axial and vertical and the power of sub-root production in the pistachio tree is weak. The seedling stage of pistachio tree is long and before the age of five, fruit trees produce little fruit and from 10 to 12 years old, full and economic fruiting of the tree begins. The most important species of the genus Pistacia are: P.Vera or common pistachio, P.Khinjuk or catnip, P..mutica or pistachio, P.atlantica, P.terebinthus. P.integerrima The most important pistachio cultivars in Iran are: Ouhadi, Koleghoochi, Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, Mumtaz, Badami Zarand, Shahpasand, Sefid Nogh pistachio, Khanjari Damghan and Qazvini. The cooling requirement of pistachio tree varies from 600 hours with a temperature of less than 7 degrees Celsius for Koleghoochi cultivar to 1200 hours with a temperature of less than 7 degrees Celsius for Akbari cultivar and its average value is considered below 1000 hours below 7 degrees Celsius. Becomes. Failure to provide the required cold for pistachio trees causes delay in flowering, irregular flowering, reduction in the number of leaflets, production of abnormal and simple leaves, etc. Pistachio cultivation is done from 27 degrees north latitude to 42 degrees north latitude. Most pistachio trees are located at an altitude of 2000-900 meters above sea level. Pistachio tree is able to withstand temperatures of 40 ° C in summer and -10 ° C in winter. To have the maximum product, the maximum humidity must be less than 35%.

How do we know what quality pistachio is?

Take a good look at it to find out if the pistachio you choose is of good quality or not. Quality pistachios are smiling. This means that its kernel can be seen. A good pistachio is one that does not have stains on its skin. Choose pistachios that are fresh. There are many ways you can realize the freshness of pistachios. The most common way is to eat pistachios and pay attention to their texture. But in the corona era, when pistachios cannot be eaten in the same way, what is the solution? The best solution is to buy packaged pistachios from a reliable seller. - pistachio wholesale -