Pistachios of Aegina Island: Why are they considered superfoods?
Pistachio is a deciduous tree - its height reaches 10 m of the Prycia and the Ancardioid family. Originally from Iran, it is cultivated in many regions, from Asia and the Mediterranean countries to America. The first pistachios came to Aegina - and later to Megara - at the end of the 19th century. Fresh Greek pistachios, since 1994, is a PDO product. (Protected Designation of Origin) to protect against unfair competition. Greece is the first country in Europe to produce pistachios and the...
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