Pistachio nut

Pistachio - Photo by DeNotenboer.nl

Pistachio originates from Asia but is grown a lot in Europe for the edible green seeds.

Pistachio nuts are eaten as a snack (either fresh or roasted and salted) or can be processed, for example to make ice cream.

In the Pistacia genus, several other species exist which may also be known as pistachio. This may create some confusion.

Names

Scientific
   Pistacia vera
English
   Pistachio
   Pistachio nut
Dutch
   Echte pistache
   Pimpernoot
   Pistache
Spanish
   Alfóncigo
   Alfónsigo
   Pistacho
French
   Pistachier vrai
German
   Echte Pistazie
   Pistazie
Italian
   Pistacchio