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where it was introduced in 1854 as a garden The third one is more or less the
tree. In 2014, Iran and the United States same as the second one. The only differ-
were the major producers of pistachios, ence is the pistachio. It is from Sicilia in
together accounting for 76% of the total Italy. So far this one is the most expensive
world production. Pistachio is commonly one, it takes about 5% of market share and
soaked in lemon water before eating, this its cost is 60 to 80 dollars per kilo. Some
helps to taste its original flavor. gelato manufacturers prefer to claim that
they use the paste made of pistachio from
How it Became Famous Bronte area near to Mount Etna in Sicilia,
Italy. Due to the special geographical
Pistachio’s shell is hard, the fruit stays condition and the nutrition of volcanic
inside, covered by a thin coat. After roast, the ash, the pistachio in this area has advan-
aroma starts to spread. Pistachio is a nutri- tage in a bright green color. So it is called
tionally dense food, which is one of the nuts the best pistachio in the world and cost
that include most of the nutrients humans 90 USD per kilo.
need: it is rich in protein, fat, dietary fiber,
phosphor, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, Pistachio Gelato
vitamin C, riboflavin, vitamin E, vitamin A
and vitamin K, all of these make it better to - 2 cups (1/2 pound) of
health. The content of protein is about 20%, peeled pistachio
sugar 15%~18%. It can make oil too. Thanks - 3 cups of whole milk
to its anti-aging, strengthen body and many - 5 egg yolks
other benefits, ancient Persian kings called it - 2/3 cup of sugar
‘the fruit of God’. - 1 cup of cream

Pistachio in Gelato ① Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Boil
some water and add pistachio to boil for
First kind of pistachio paste is made 30 seconds. Take out the pistachio to cool
of pistachio (obviously), almond and chlo- down and peel. Then put pistachio into
rophyll (green pigment). This nut butter oven to bake for 5 minutes, take out to
costs around 25 dollars per kilo. It was cool down again, grind into fine grain.
adopted by 86% of gelato retailers due to its ② Mix milk with pistachio in a frying pan.
cheap price, even in Italy. Therefore, the Boil on soft fire and then take it off and
flavor of this nut butter has been memorized cover it, let stand for 2 hours. Filter and
by most consumers and has been regarded keep only the liquid mixture.
as natural pistachio flavor. ③ Mix eggs and sugar in a blender, after
Second kind is pure pistachio paste, 3-5mins, continue to blend at a middle
often made by pistachio from Iran. These speed till it becomes thick and light yel-
nuts are firstly sent to roast for drying. low. Then pour the liquid from the step 2
This pre-treat process does not stimulate into a pot. Facts
its original fragrance. After nuts are grind- ④ Split liquid into 2 parts. Pour 1st half into Technically a fruit, these
ed, they make a pistachio paste. It takes the mixture, stir to well mixed. Pour the 2nd edible seeds of the Pistacia
about 10% of pistachio ingredient market. half of and the mixture into a pot. Heat in vera tree contain healthy fats
Its cost is 50 to 60 dollars per kilo. Gela- at low temperature, stir continuously till the and are a good source of
to made with this pistachio paste has mixture is thick. protein, fiber and
better mouth feel than previous one, but ⑤ Take it off the fire, stir well, pour the antioxidants. They also
weaker in visual effect as it has no addi- mixture to a bowl through a filter. Cool contain several essential
tives and has less of the vivid green color. down in the ice box and make it frozen in nutrients and have benefits
Hence, it is blended with first one for gelato machine. At last, take it out and for weight loss, as well as
good taste and successful sales. store in a plastic container. heart and gut health.

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