Siirt pistachio is a type of fruit from the gum tree family. It is not consumed only as nuts. Although it is known as Siirt pistachio in our country, its known name in the world is Pistachio. It is an agricultural plant that has both advantages and disadvantages for its producer. It is referred to as green gold by some circles. Unlike other fruit types, the fruit requires careful care for many years.
Siirt pistachios are used in sweet-derived foods such as halva, cake, Turkish delight, dragee, kadayıf, baklava and milk desserts due to the high quality it adds to the products. Pistachio, a recommended food for children, is a nutritious and balancing food source due to its protein, fibre, fat, fatty acids and vitamin content.
In terms of nutritional values, Siirt pistachios have a lower fat and higher energy content compared to hard-shelled nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds. It is beneficial to the body because its fiber level is higher than other hard-shelled fruits. It ranks first among nuts in terms of vitamins B1, B6, B12, E and A, as well as iron and potassium.
Benefits of eating Siirt peanuts
1- As a result of research on the content of Siirt pistachios, it has been shown that it increases resistance to diseases. It meets some of our protein needs when consumed at a certain rate. In terms of our health, it has been determined that consuming 100 grams a day balances our body.
2- It has positive benefits for heart diseases as it prevents arteriosclerosis, provides the necessary flexibility to the vessels, and facilitates blood flow in the vessels.
3- Siirt pistachio contains vegetable protein and does not disrupt the sugar balance in the body as it does not contain sugar and creates a balance. Siirt pistachios are a type of nut that people with diabetes can consume with peace of mind.
4- It is a herbal protein source that prevents hunger for a long time and helps balance insulin.
5- Siirt pistachio has benefits for human health and immunity as it contains vitamins such as A, B1, B6, B12.
6- It ensures blood fluidity and vascular flexibility. We should not forget that this also improves our quality of life.
7- Excessive consumption of Siirt pistachios helps us control our weight. People who consume a lot of pistachios have a balanced body.
8- It provides easy access of iron to the body due to the copper it contains. This is also good for anemia. The vitamin B6 in it helps the blood carry oxygen. Another feature of vitamin B6 is that it is the building block of the nervous system.
9- Siirt pistachio helps slow down the course of Alzheimer's disease, thanks to its high vitamin E antioxidant properties, and Siirt pistachios also provide cell regeneration.
Although the name Siirt pistachio is widely heard, most people do not know what kind of food source it is. Siirt pistachio, which is a very valuable nutritional source as its name suggests, is a panacea for almost every problem and is the type of pistachio consumed most by nut lovers. It contains iron, zinc, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and more vitamins.
It affects your metabolism and accelerates your blood circulation. The fibers it contains will accelerate the drying of the skin during excessive consumption. It is also used in slimming methods and is an ideal food for those who want to lose weight. Thanks to its anti-oxide, it releases harmful oils and nutrients in the body and relaxes the body. In addition, it is a food that helps children grow up, regulates balance and has an appetizing feature. The vitamins it contains provide vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin E.
Consumption of peanuts, which are mostly used in baklavas and desserts, is quite high in our country, and Gaziantep and Siirt regions come first in terms of production. It is also exported abroad. It is a nutrient that contributes a lot to the country's economy.