Pistachios, Roasted and Salted, 12 oz, From NOW Foods

Pistachios, Roasted and Salted 12 oz, From NOW Foods

• Pistachios are a prime edible nut that has been consumed since 7000 B.C. The pistachio tree, which can live and produce for centuries, is native to Western Asia and Asia Minor. Pistachios were first introduced to the United States in 1954 by Charles Mason, but were not grown commercially until the late 1970's.
• Today, Pistachios are used in numerous food applications including bakery goods, candy, ice cream, dressings and casseroles. They are good source of copper, magnesium, fiber, calcium and iron. Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as Pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.