Setton Farms Pistachios Burlap Bag, 17 oz (us)

CALIFORNIA PISTACHIOS California produces over 98% of the pistachios grown in the United States. As one of Californias largest growers and processors of pistachios, Setton farms their own pistachio land and receives crops from pistachio farmers throughout California. The majority of Settons pistachio acreage is located right in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. HAND SORTED Utilizing state-of-the-art processing equipment and the latest technologies Setton sorts the pistachios according to size and quality. Setton pistachios are further hand sorted to ensure the highest quality product to their customer. Separate hand sorting operations are used for in-shell and shelled product. SPECIALIZED HARVESTING Pistachio trees are harvested each year between mid-August and October. Specialized harvesting equipment encapsulates and shakes the tree which ensures that the pistachios never touch the ground. PISTACHIOS ARE HEALTHY Todays health conscious individual realizes the benefits that California pistachios provide. With an abundance of vitamins and minerals these delicious treats help support overall health and well being. Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, scientific evidence is mounting to show that consuming nuts can play a role in managing your weight.