When you reach for a bag of Sunkist Pistachios, you're also reaching back into history. Once treasured by kings and queens of antiquity, pistachios have come to us by way of a long and fascinating history. Throughout the ancient world, pistachios were prized for their delicate flavor and high nutritional value. A popular travel companion, they frequently journeyed with early traders and explorers, spreading from one culture to another. A potent and enduring symbol, they appear in countless world myths and legends and are one of only two nuts mentioned in the bible.

Take a peek at the pistachio’s intriguing past and learn a little about its present day cultivation. You may never look at pistachios the same way again.
Pistachios grow in hulls on trees