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Pistachios are seeds, not nuts.

Why it is true

Botanically, the pistachio is the seed of a drupe, the fruit of the Pistacia vera tree. What we eat is the seed enclosed in a hard shell. The confusion is common because, in cooking, many nuts and seeds are grouped in the same category. The same happens with almonds and walnuts.

Source: University of California

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