• Latin name: Pistacia vera, pistachio
  • Other name: Syrian pistachio
  • Cultivation areas: Grown in regions such as Iran, Syria, and around Gaziantep.

To see its benefits, it must not be heat-treated. It has been scientifically proven that consuming only 50-60 grams per day is sufficient to protect against cancer. It contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary for growth and mental development. Antep pistachios and all nuts are allergenic. Even though scientific research says so, first determine if you have an allergy. Test your allergies by trying all foods one or two pieces at a time.

When compared to oily fruits like hazelnuts, almonds, and peanuts; Antep pistachio fruit ranks first with 22.6% protein, 15.6% carbohydrates, and a calorie value of 3250, and second after hazelnuts with a 54.5% fat content. With such high nutritional value, it is a fruit sought everywhere as a snack.

In a study carried out by a group of scientists from Gaziantep University (GAZÜ), which is the first controlled research on this subject conducted on humans, blood samples were taken from 32 men who were on a Mediterranean diet for one month, and then given 100 grams of Antep pistachios along with the same diet for another month.

There is a scientific study conducted on 32 people regarding Antep pistachios. Examination of the blood samples investigated the cholesterol-lowering effect of Antep pistachios as well as their effect on vascular occlusion and antioxidant properties.

According to the research findings, it was determined that Antep pistachios have a preventive effect on vascular occlusion, and it was also revealed that this effect is greater than that of walnuts. It was also demonstrated that Antep pistachios lower LDL, known as bad cholesterol, and increase the amount of antioxidants that block toxins harmful to the human body.

Nutritional Value

  • Kcal: 594 KJ
  • KJ: 2485 KJ
  • Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
  • Protein: 20.8 g
  • Fat: 51.6 g
  • Water: 5.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Vitamin Niacin: 2.5 mg
  • Vitamin A: 45 µg
  • Vitamin B1: 0.78 mg
  • Vitamin B2: 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin B6: 0.25 mg
  • Vitamin C: 7 mg
  • Vitamin E: 5.2 mg

Mineral Value

  • Calcium: 130 mg
  • Zinc: 2.78
  • Manganese: 1.21
  • Iron: 7.3 mg
  • Phosphorus: 1020 mg
  • Magnesium: 160 mg
  • Sodium: 6 mg
  • Phosphorus: 500 mg

Anti-aging. Contains vitamin E, zinc, and arginine. Contains all cancer-preventing vitamins and minerals, including the cancer-preventing mineral selenium. Strengthens the mind.