Pistachio seeds are not only delicious, they also contain many valuable ingredients. Despite their high fat content, they are recommended for slimming diets. New pistachio trees can be grown from fresh, untreated seeds and kept as potted plants or outdoors.
How to use and store pistachio seeds?
Pistachio seeds can be eaten raw, roasted or used for plant cultivation. For optimal freshness and quality, they should be stored in a cool, dry place to avoid mold formation. Fresh, untreated kernels are suitable for sowing new pistachio trees.
Pistachios are not nuts, they are stone fruits
Although they have a lot of similarities to nuts, pistachios are stone fruits. Their taste is reminiscent of almonds. That’s why they are also called “green almonds”.
By order of the legendary Queen of Sheba, pistachios were named a royal fruit. For a long time, consumption was forbidden for common people.
Identifying ripe pistachio seeds
The seeds grow in very hard, beige-colored shells. They can only be harvested every two years.
Pistachios are ripe when the hard shell changes color and cracks at the bottom. Below you can see the green core covered in reddish skin. The greener the pistachio, the better its quality.
Eat pistachios raw or roast
In Germany, pistachios are usually sold already roasted. They are often s alted too. Roasting intensifies the aroma. Pistachios are popular as
- Nibble
- Ice cream flavor
- Chocolate
- Chocolates
- Bakery
- Oil production
Only use very fresh seeds when sowing
If you want to grow your own pistachio trees from pistachio seeds, you must use very fresh kernels. They must neither be roasted nor stored for a long time.
The seeds are placed in water for several days before planting so that they germinate better.
Tips & Tricks
Caution is advised when storing pistachios. Mold cannot develop in a cool, dry place. Dogs should not eat pistachios as they react particularly strongly to the fungal spores.
