The pistachio a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. These are salted to make the snack more interesting.  

Pistachios are bursting with the fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check  lowering  your chances for cardiovascular disease. Pistachio offers numerous health benefits as it is rich in fiber, unsaturated fats, key amino acids and minerals. Rising awareness about the nutritional value and health benefits of pistachio has turned it into a tasty, healthy alternative to sugary/oily snacks. This has led to a huge increase in its demand.