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    After the actual nut has been removed from the shell, can I eat the brown skin of the nut?
    Community Answer
    Of course! I find the skin to have a lot of flavor. When you eat a pistachio, notice how some of the skin sticks to it anyway.
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    Can I plant a roasted pistachio?
    Community Answer
    You can plant it, but do not expect any growth.
  • Question
    Which nut is best for the heart -- almonds or pistachios?
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    Both nuts are good for your heart and low in calories in comparison to other nuts, so whichever you prefer will work fine. Remember to consume them as part of a balanced diet though, in small quantities.
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    How do I open a pistachio while it's inside my mouth?
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    Bite down on the shell just enough so that it splits open without becoming two pieces. Take it out of your mouth and split in two with your fingers.
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    How many pistachios can I eat if I am trying to lose weight?
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    There are 158 calories, 12.6 grams of fat, and 7.93 grams of carbs in 1 ounce of pistachios. How many you eat depends on the number of calories you want to consume in a day.
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    Are pistachio shells edible?
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    No, they are not. Don’t try to bite down on them or chew them because they will almost certainly crack a tooth.
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    I accidentally blended a few pistachios in their shells along with other nuts, into a paste. Is this edible?
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    The outer shells are not edible due to them being hard enough to hurt you. If grinded to a paste, these could get lodged in your mouth or between your teeth.
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