Pistacia vera
The pistachio (, ; Pistacia vera) is a small to medium-sized tree of the cashew family. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. Pistachios are eaten whole, and can be used as an ingredient in desserts, chocolate, candy, ice cream, and as a paste or butter. As a tree nut, pistachios are considered a priority allergen that may induce allergic reactions in susceptible people.
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Pistacia vera, commonly known as the pistachio, is a small to medium-sized tree in the cashew family that produces seeds widely eaten as food around the world. The seeds can be consumed whole or used in various dishes and products like desserts, chocolate, and ice cream, though they are considered a priority allergen that can trigger allergic reactions in some people.
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Species
Near ThreatenedSPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderSapindales
- FamilyAnacardiaceae
Chile Central
via GBIF · IUCN · Kew POWO
Article
16 sectionsContents
- Description
- Etymology
- Distribution and habitat
- Cultivation
- History
- Diseases and environment
- Commercial production
- History
- Toxicity
- Priority allergen
- Uses
- Nutrition
- Research and health effects
- See also
- References
- External links
The pistachio (, ; Pistacia vera) is a small to medium-sized tree of the cashew family. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. Pistachios are eaten whole, and can be used as an ingredient in desserts, chocolate, candy, ice cream, and as a paste or butter. As a tree nut, pistachios are considered a priority allergen that may induce allergic reactions in susceptible people.
In 2024, world production of pistachios was 1.4 million tonnes, with the United States, Iran, and Turkey combined accounting for 87% of the total.