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What Are Pistachios? Pistachio is a dry fruit from the pistachio tree; a small tree with origins in the Middle East and Central Asia. The pistachio tree belongs to the cashew family. Their fruit is a drupe that contains an elongated seed; it is this seed that people eat. The seed is a culinary nut, rather than a botanical nut, and has a distinct flavour.
Pistachios are high in calories, but contain many healthy nutrients. Eat pistachios raw or include them in other dishes such as rice, salads and pastries. Raw pistachios have a reputation for being high in calories and fattening, but much of their fat content is considered healthy and they contain almost no cholesterol or sodium. Pistachios have high nutritional value and can be considered a healthy snack if you consume them in moderation. Pistachio Nuts Pistachio nuts are the dry fruits from trees belonging to the genus Pistacia.