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PISTACHIO BUTTER

Pistachio Butter
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The sweet, distinctive flavor of pistachio butter makes it especially good as a dip for raw fruit slices.

Pistachio butter is rich, mildly sweet, and a pale shade of green. Like pistachio nuts, pistachio butter can be expensive to purchase.

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Varieties

Pistachio butter is sold in jars in natural food stores and specialty grocers. At this time, the only variety of pistachio butter sold is smooth.

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Buying and storing tips

Pistachio butter is made without additives and should be kept refrigerated to prevent rancidity. If kept in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator, pistachio butter will keep for up to three months.

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Availability

Pistachio butter is available year-round from natural food stores and specialty grocers.

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Preparation, uses, and tips

The sweet distinctive flavor of pistachio butter makes it especially good as a dip for raw fruit slices. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or in any other way nut butters are used. Because pistachio butter is unprocessed, the oil and solids sometimes separate in the jar but can easily be stirred together before use.

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Nutritional Highlights

Pistachio butter, 6 Tbsp (100g)
Calories: 577
Protein: 20.6g
Total Fat: 46.1g
Fiber: 1.9g
*Good source of: Vitamin E (7.1mg), Iron (6.8mg), and Calcium (140mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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Health benefits and concerns

While nut butters can be enjoyed as part of a healthful diet, research on the health benefits of pistachios does not necessarily apply to pistachio butter.

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