True California Organic American Pistachios, Dry Roasted & Lightly Sea Salted, In Shell (2 LB)

<p>California’s pistachios were first harvested in the 1960s and actually originated from an Iranian pistachio variety. From 20lbs of hand selected pistachio nuts, only one was able to bear fruit. Since then, farmers cultivated Californian pistachios to be rounder, plumper, and lighter in color compared to Iranian, Italian, or Turkish pistachios. Californian pistachios even have their own distinct taste now. Many say they are full-bodied with earthy notes and mellow textures. Today, California produces 99% of all American pistachios and has once harvested over 900 million pounds in just one season! </p> <p>Our pistachios are grown, harvested, and packaged in California. This is important because it helps keep our pistachios fresher for longer. Exposure to sunlight, heat, moisture, and air will cause pistachios to go stale. The sooner pistachios go from harvest to package, the better. Freshness and quality are key to enjoying a naturally full-flavored pistachio. It’s a difference you can taste.</p> <p>California pistachios have a unique flavor that tastes like nothing else on this planet, and they pair well with just about anything! Pistachios are a fantastic topping or ingredient, adding flavor and healthy nutrients to any dish. You can put some in your yogurt, cereal, granola, oatmeal, salads, pastas, or even ice cream. Bake them into your cookies, muffins, or bread. They’re great crumbled and used as a crust for salmon, chicken, or pork. You can also use our pistachios to make pistachio butter, pistachio chocolates, and even ground into pistachio flour. We love having pistachios on our charcuterie and grazing boards when entertaining guests. Having pistachios in your pantry is always a good idea.</p> <p>They’re also a great snack for anytime of the day. We like a handful as a mid-day boost. Some like them following a workout or a morning hike. Pistachios are a healthy option for movie nights and coffee breaks. Having pistachios in your pantry is always a good idea.</p> <p>Pistachios are one of the world’s top American superfoods. They’re one of the few foods that contain all the nutrients we need to maintain our health. Pistachios are full of nutrients like plant-based protein, carotenoids, polyphenols, and iron. These nutrients and many others found in pistachios have been linked to health benefits such as: </p><ul><li>Promoting heart, bone, and brain health</li><li>Lowering risk of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress</li><li>Reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels</li><li>Helping with weight control</li><li>Decreasing risk for age-related macular degeneration and other eye health issues </li><li>Supporting healthy skin and hair care</li></ul> <p>And according to the United States Food Administration, “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.” Pistachios are also approved by the American Heart Association for the Heart Check certification.</p>

• Grown, harvested, & packaged in California
• 99% of American pistachios are grown in California, home to the best pistachio harvests
• Small batched from independent, family-owned California orchards
• Fresh from the most recent harvest
• Dry roasted with a touch of sea salt
• In Shell
• Eco-friendly compostable packaging - 100% biodegradable in an industrial compost facility