Roasted salted pistachios 500g

Roasted pistachios 500g Targroch

Pistachios are the seeds of the Pistacia L. plant, which grows in the warmer climate of the northern hemisphere. These seeds are contained in a hard shell that cracks when the seeds are ripe. They have been known since antiquity  and were popularized by the Romans. They are not only very tasty but also healthy, as they contain many valuable vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants. They contain plant forms of vitamin A, i.e. lutein and zeaxanthin. Pistachios also contain large amounts of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium, vit. E (in the form of a valuable form of ɣ-tocopherol), B vitamins (especially niacin and pyridoxine). They can be successfully consumed by diabetics, because they have a low glycemic index of 15.

Health properties when eaten regularly

- vitamin A prevents macular degeneration in the eye

- a large amount of potassium normalizes blood pressure

- strengthen teeth and bones due to the high amount of calcium and phosphorus

- reduce the risk of prostate cancer (vitamin E, zinc)

- improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system

- regulate the level of cholesterol and triglycerides

- give the skin a beautiful appearance due to the high content of wit. E, zinc, iron

- have a positive effect on the nervous system and well-being due to the high concentration of B vitamins

- due to the content of polyphenols, e.g. anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic, supportive for the liver and the immune system

Nutritional value of pistachios (per 100 g) and energy value

Energy value - 562 kcal
Protein 20.3 g (including amino acids such as alanine 0.87g, arginine 1.93g, aspartic acid 1.87g, leucine 1.48g, lysine 1.13 g, valine 1.24 g, glycine 0.97 g), fats 45.4 g (including omega-9 oleic acid in the amount of approx. 32 g), carbohydrates 27.5 g (including simple sugars 7.7 g), fibre - 10.3 g.
Vitamins:  Vitamin C 5.6 mg, vitamins from group B (B1- 0.87 mg, B2- 0.16 mg,  B3 - 1.3 mg, B6- 1.7 mg, B9 - 50 µg), vitamin A 415 IU, vitamin E 2.3 mg.
Minerals:< /em> potassium - 1025 mg, phosphorus 490 mg, magnesium 120 mg, calcium 105 mg, iron 3.9 mg, zinc 2.2 mg, sodium 1 mg.

Polyphenols present in pistachios

The following polyphenols are present in pistachios: phenolic acids (mainly gallic and protocatechuic), stilbenes, lignans and flavonoids such as anthocyanins, flavanols (tannins, proanthocyanidins, catechins, epicatechins), flavonols (quercetin), flavones (luteolin).

Kitchen use

You can eat pistachios directly, because they are tasty, sweetish. They are suitable for baking or as an addition to ice cream. Can be eaten roasted and salted. Pistachio butter is also great.