Paloma - Here are some cool facts about pistachios 1 Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees with evidence of their existence dating back to 7 000 BC 2 The pistachio tree takes about 7-10 years to produce its first crop but can continue to produce for centuries 3 Pistachios are technically seeds not nuts and belong to the cashew family 4 Pistachios are known as the smiling nut in Iran and the happy nut in China because of the way they open when ripe resembling a smiling mouth 5 In addition to being delicious pistachios are packed with nutrients like protein fiber healthy fats and antioxidants making them a nutritious snack option Read more
