Pistachio Verde di Bronte PDO shelled

In the plethora of offerings, Parisi offers the shelled Pistacchio Verde di Bronte DOP

Their distinctive delicacy and intensity of flavor make them a unique pleasure to munch on, especially when relaxing in front of the TV or enjoying cocktails.

Despite their reputation as a caloric food, pistachios are a treasure trove of Omega 3 and Omega 6, vitamin E and a wealth of minerals, all of which are valuable for our physical well-being.

Gluten-free by nature, they prove to be an excellent option for those with celiac disease. In the kitchen, Parisi’s roasted shelled pistachios are loved for creating savory condiments, creams, sauces, succulent meatballs and refined pasta dishes, as well as for delicious appetizers and snacks.

Among the most renowned and ancient dried fruits, shelled pistachios are considered complete proteins, true kings of the culinary arts. It is no coincidence that the royal flavor of pistachio is an anthem in the world of Italian ice cream!

But the excellence of pistachios is not limited to the sweet realm; since ancient times, these delicious fruits from the Middle East have been used to enrich savory dishes as well. The Latin cookbook De re coquinaria by Marcus Gavius Apicius, a Roman patrician, lists pistachios among the ingredients of a delicious appetizer, in the company of eggs, dates, olives and anchovies.

Today, in Italy, Sicily is the land of choice for pistachio cultivation, with Bronte’s renowned green pistachios leading the way. The growing fame of pistachios has expanded the boundaries of their production, with crops ranging from the United States to Asia.

In the endless array of offerings, Parisi selects only the highest quality shelled pistachios, fruits carefully chosen to provide valuable nutrition for the body: B vitamins, including Folic Acid, and essential minerals such as Copper, Phosphorus and Potassium. Roasted pistachios are considered complete protein, being rich in all 9 essential amino acids.”