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HAPPINESS AND PISTACHIO

Happy

Nut Pistachio

T Pistachio is one of the most from old Italian word “Pistaccio” (now
The English word “Pistachio” comes
memorable flavors, which is
also a fake flavor. Why? Be-
cause the price of real pista- “Pistacchio”), and this word is originally
from old Persian. Archaeology shows that
chio is 3 to 4 times higher than other nuts. pistachio seeds were a common food as
Considering this, many manufacturers early as 6750 BC. Pliny the Elder writes
have to look for pre-treated pistachio in his Natural History that pistachio, “well
puree or artificial pistachio powder to known among us”, was one of the trees
simulate real pistachio feeling – fresh fla- unique to Syria, and that the seed was
vor, crispy mouth feel and green color. Some introduced to Italy by the Roman Procon-
manufacturers might use real pistachio, but sul in Syria, Lucius Vitellius the Elder (in
the quality of pistachio is hard to differen- office in 35 AD) and into Hispania at the same
tiate. Some even use non-peeled pistachio. time by Flaccus Pompeius. More recently,
That’s why many people complain and pistachio has been cultivated commercial-
doubt on the real pistachio gelato due to ly in many parts of the English-speaking
unfamiliarity with the real flavor from wo r ld, in Australia, an d in New
peeled high quality nuts. Mexico and California, of the United States,

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