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Pistachio

Pistachio is an edible nut eaten as a snack and used in sweets, pastries, sauces, and savory dishes.

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About Pistachio

A whole pistachio is the intact edible kernel of the pistachio nut, usually enclosed in a hard shell before preparation. It is eaten as a snack and used in baking, confectionery, desserts, savoury dishes, and garnishes. Shelled and unshelled forms are both commonly sold.

The kernel is green and yellow with a firm, crunchy texture and a mildly sweet, buttery, nutty flavour. Raw and roasted pistachios differ in flavour and texture, while salted and unsalted versions differ in seasoning. These distinctions affect their use in snacks, recipes, and garnishes.

Whole pistachios are sold shelled or unshelled, raw or roasted, salted or unsalted, and sometimes peeled. Shelling removes the hard outer covering, roasting changes colour, flavour, and crispness, and peeling changes the visible appearance. Chopping or incorporating the kernels into other foods further changes their texture and presentation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Desserts

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Local names for pistachio

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

pistachio

English

Nut, pistachio, raw, unsalted

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English

Pistache, grillée, salée

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Pistache, grillée, sans sel ajouté

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English

Pistachio kernels

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Salted pistachios

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Shelled pistachios

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Pistachio nutrition & diet

Pistachio nutritional value

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
560kcal
Protein
20.2g
Carbs
27.2g
Fat
45.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use shelled pistachio kernels and state whether they are raw, roasted, salted, ground, sweetened, or coated. Shell weight should not enter an edible portion. Pistachios used in pastries, ice cream, sauces, or mixes may be accompanied by sugar, dairy, cereal ingredients, oils, or other nuts.

Compare the right form: Match references to shelled pistachio kernels in the stated raw, roasted, salted, ground, or coated form, separating composite recipes.

Diet considerations

Pistachio is a plant-origin tree seed. Plain kernels differ from salted snacks, nut mixes, pastries, confectionery, ice cream, and savory sauces containing dairy, cereal ingredients, animal products, or added sugar. Compatibility and carbohydrate patterns depend on the complete recipe and the portion of pistachio-containing food.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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