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The pistachio (Pistacia vera), a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East.

It’s the bright-green nut that makes everything look cheerier. In some countries, it is also known as the ‘smiling’ or ‘happy’ nut – indeed, when the hard casing splits, it can look like a smiling face. But this is a nut that offers more than good looks. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, and even a world champion!

Pistachio nuts are a healthy snack which are loved by people in various countries. Iran is the biggest pistachio producer in the world.

In 2017, world production of pistachios was 1.1 million tonnes, with Iran and the United States as leading producers, together accounting for 75% of the total (table). Secondary producers were China, Turkey and Syria