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Pistacia vera

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Pistacia vera

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Also known as the pistachio tree, pistachio, pistachio tree

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 Threatened

Pistachio

Pistacia vera

SPECIES

  1. KingdomPlantae
  2. PhylumTracheophyta
  3. ClassMagnoliopsida
  4. OrderSapindales
  5. FamilyAnacardiaceae
Native toAfghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Observations874
Observations recorded4,397

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Museum specimens

Specimen records
269
With media
223
Family
Anacardiaceae
Collections
CAS, CHSC, DAV, IBUNAM, SBBG, NY
Recorded in
United States, Mexico
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Nutrition · Open Food Facts

Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 375 products

cNutri-Score
3NOVA · Processed food
Energy
591 kcal
Fat
47.9 g
— of which saturates
5.8 g
Carbohydrates
22 g
— of which sugars
6.6 g
Fibre
9.6 g
Protein
21.4 g
Salt
0.86 g
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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Part of
Turkish cuisine
Parent taxon
Pistacia
Image
Pistacia vera Kerman.jpg
Has use
medicinal plant
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has fruit type
drupe
taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Near Threatened
taxon name
Pistacia vera
Commons category
Pistacia vera
GRIN URL
npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=28655
Commons gallery
Pistacia vera
taxon common name
prava pistacia
sequenced genome URL
plants.ensembl.org/Pistacia_vera
described by source
Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
taxon range
China
short name
P. vera
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Encyclopedic overview

16 sections
Contents
  • 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.

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