RAW SHELLED PISTACHIO 1 Kg

Nutritious and tasty, Oltresole raw pistachios boast a great wealth of beneficial substances for health. This is why the number of consumers who supplement their diet with these seeds with an unmistakable taste, perfect for a tasty and healthy snack, is increasing. Oltresole pistachios are rich in proteins so it is necessary to consume small doses especially by those who follow low-calorie diets. This dried fruit stands out for its delicate but intense flavor and for its softness as they are packaged naturally. Oltresole offers them in the 1 kg savings pack perfect for using pistachios in the kitchen. Packaged without salt, they represent an original ingredient for a thousand recipes. They are excellent to serve with an aperitif and appetizer, giving a touch of class to first courses and desserts: with mascarpone they create delicious tiramisu and semifreddi; finely chopped and added to flour and eggs, they give biscuits and cakes a whole new fragrance. The pistachio pesto is an excellent condiment for gnocchi and lasagna. Oltresole raw pistachios are rich in fiber and are also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. PAIRING: They are ideal for all kinds of dishes such as fresh pasta lasagna with ricotta and pecorino meatballs or cous cous with spicy aromas. Classic accompaniment for yogurt creams and ice cream. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Pistachios are rich in antioxidants and are therefore excellent allies for eye and skin health. As they are very energetic, pistachios are perfect to supplement the diet of children or those who practice sports. Regular intake of pistachios can also control the level of cholesterol in the blood. CURIOSITY: In Italy the cultivation of pistachio is not very widespread but in Sicily the Bronte pistachios protected by the DOP mark: "Pistachio Verde di Bronte" are renowned. The hymn of the city of Bronte is dedicated to this fruit and is called "Diamanti virdi". Overseas pistachios have a more recent tradition and were discovered by Americans thanks to pistachio ice cream or because they are sold in distributors as a snack but with the shell painted red to attract attention. In other countries it has been known and esteemed for some time in Iran it is called the "smiling seed" while in China it is called the "happy seed".