Description
Specifications
Pistachio nuts contain more than *0% fats, mostly unsaturated, *0%
proteins and *0% complex carbohydrates and pro-vitamin A.
Introduction
The pistachio nut is a dry fruit of small size, lengthy, with a
hard, thin and clear brown shell. The edible part is yellowish
green and tender. They are used in foodstuff products and also in
cosmetics, for which there is a great demand.
The pistachio nut is a fruit of great category and is as much
appreciated for its consumption in fresh as for the industry.
Composition and benefits
Pistachio nuts contain more than *0% fats, mostly unsaturated, *0%
proteins and *0% complex carbohydrates and pro-vitamin A. Among dry
fruits, pistachios are the richest in potassium.
They are also excellent sources of iron, phosphorus, magnesium and
energy. This fruit has beneficial effects in the hearts functions.
It also takes part in the metabolism of the cells and its potassium
content helps to regulate their water levels. Iron is essential for
the synthesis of hemoglobin and myoglobin. It plays a role in the
cellular respiration, the intellectual development and intensifies
the immunological system. Phosphorus is an important component of
bones and teeth. Magnesium has also a function in the development
of bones and the synthesis of proteins.
COMPONENT QUANTITY (**0g) COMPONENT
QUANTITY(**0g)
Calories **9 kcal Vitamin B3
1,1 mg
Carbohydrates *5 g Iron 6,7
mg
Fiber 6,1 g Manganese **8
mg
Fats *8,5 g Zinc 1,3 mg
Potassium 1,**0 mg Coppper
0,*1 mg
Phosphorus **0 mg Vitamin A
*3 mcg
Vitamin C 5,0 mg Vitamin B6
1,*0 mg
Magnesium **8 mg Vitamin B1
0,*2 mg
Calcium **5 mg Vitamin B2
0,*7 mg
Sodium 6,0 mg Vitamin B5
0,*2 mg
