Harvesting pistachios is a complex and involved agricultural process - once the epicarp (outer layer) starts to dry, a mechanical shaker harasses the trees, under which a fishnet has been spread to catch the nuts that fall. Further sorting and processing finally results in nuts that are ready to market as bulk pistachios. The fact that deshelling and eating pistachios one by one fools the body and slows one down has developed the term, coined by Dr James Painter in December 2008, of the "pistachio principle". Then there was the "pistachio prescription" a book for teenage girls many decades ago. Prescribe yourself some pistachios and go nuts! We sell only fresh and tasty bulk pistachios with the lowest possible bulk pricing, due in part to the fact that there isn't any sales tax involved!

What is the Nutritional Value of Pistachios?

Ingredients: California premium pistachios dry roasted. **Contains: Tree Nuts. **Gluten Free

How Many Pistachios Should You Eat At Once?

The nutrition label recommends 49 pieces as enough for one serving. On the positive side, some people who eat several servings of pistachios on a regular basis measured a reduction in bad (LDL) cholesterol. On the other hand, consuming lots of pistachios leads to weight gain