YOu’ve got questions
We’ve got answers. As long as those questions are about Wonderful® Pistachios.
We’ve got answers. As long as those questions are about Wonderful® Pistachios.
Is Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds LLC a private or publicly held company?
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds LLC is a privately owned company. Our parent company is The Wonderful Company.
Do you use MSG in your products?
No. However, some products are made with either yeast extract or tomato powder, which could contain naturally occurring glutamates.
What is the shelf life of your products?
Our products have a one year shelf life and their "best if used by" dates are printed on the packages.
What is the suggested retail price for your product?
While we may suggest a retail price for our products, it is up to each retailer / grocer to set the prices at their store(s).
Are your products genetically modified (GMO)?
Our products are not genetically modified, nor do we use GMO ingredients. Our products are also verified by the Non-GMO Project.
Are your products certified as Halal? Who certifies your products as halal?
All of our pistachios and are certified Halal by the Islamic Food Nutrition Council of America.
Are your products certified as Kosher? Who certifies your products as Kosher?
All of our pistachios and are certified as Kosher by Orthodox Union.
Can I eat your product past the “Best If Used By” date?
For best quality, we recommend consuming before the "Best If Used By" date.
Do you give tours of your facilities?
We’re sorry, but Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds LLC does not conduct plant tours for the public.
Do your pistachios ever come in contact with peanuts?
No. At no time do we process peanuts or use any peanut-based or other nut-based products in our facilities.
Are the bags multi-laminate? And what is the purpose of using your current bags? ie: Moisture barrier? Seal strength?
Wonderful Pistachios delivers high-quality, great tasting pistachios in our iconic packaging. To provide consumers with the best tasting product, we use multi-laminate bags. Multi-laminates serve several purposes, including creating barriers for moisture and oxygen to keep the product fresh, printability, bag strength appropriate for the net weight, and optimal seal strength during production.
Where are your pistachios grown and manufactured?
Wonderful Pistachios are grown and processed in California.
Do the pistachios open during processing?
Pistachios naturally open while they are still on the trees.
At what temperatures are your pistachios roasted?
We’re sorry, that information is proprietary, and so we can’t give it out.
Can you please tell me if your Wonderful Pistachios contain soy or cottonseed?
Our pistachios do not contain any soy or cottonseed. The only oil we use in our processing is the sunflower oil that is used in our No Shells Flavored Pistachios.
Are your packages recyclable?
Our bags are not currently recyclable, but we are closely monitoring technological advancements in the packaging industry. The chipboard cartons and all of our shipping containers are recyclable.
I can’t find what I’m looking for in my local store. Can I order Wonderful Pistachios online or directly from you?
Yes, we now sell them on Amazon.com. You could also try requesting the product through your store’s Produce Manager or checking online at your local grocery store’s website.
How do you recommend that your products be stored after opening?
It would be best to store these in your refrigerator in a sealed container.
What’s the best way to open those nuts with tiny splits in the side? Should I use a nutcracker or hammer?
Our recommendation for the best way to open these thin splits is to take a shell half from another pistachio, place the shell’s edge into the split, and twist the shell. This action should easily open a thin split pistachio shell. Never try to open a pistachio with your fingernails or your teeth!
Where can I find pistachio recipes?
A great place to start is on our website.
Is it safe to re-roast closed pistachios to get them to open up?
Pistachios should open naturally on the tree when they are ripe. So, as the opening is not caused by roasting, re-roasting will not open your closed pistachios.
Can I grow my own pistachios?
Some nurseries may be able to help you with that, depending on where you live. Pistachios only grow in certain parts of the country. They grow in the San Joaquin Valley of California, and in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
Why aren’t pistachios red anymore?
Pistachio shells are naturally a beige color, but they used to be dyed red. The dye was applied by producers to hide stains on the shells that were caused by oils present when the nuts were picked by hand. Now, most pistachios are harvested by machine and the shells remain unstained, making dyeing unnecessary.
Are your pistachios gluten-free?
Pistachios are naturally gluten-free. The added ingredients do not have any gluten-containing products and the nuts do not come in contact with any form of gluten-containing products during the processing.
How many micrograms of Vitamin K are in a serving of pistachios?
According to the USDA database information on vitamin K in pistachios, 100 grams of pistachios contain 13.2 micrograms of vitamin K. Based on this USDA database information, a 1 ounce serving of pistachios (which is about 49 kernels of pistachios or 28.35 grams of pistachios) would then contain 3.7 micrograms of vitamin K. We cannot provide you with medical advice or guidance and we strongly encourage you to discuss any specific questions on the relationship between the blood thinner Coumadin and vitamin K with your health care provider.
Are your products genetically modified (GMO)?
Our products are not genetically modified, nor do we use GMO ingredients. Our products are also verified by the Non-GMO Project.
Are your products certified as Halal? Who certifies your products as halal?
All of our pistachios and are certified Halal by the Islamic Food Nutrition Council of America.
Are your products certified as Kosher? Who certifies your products as Kosher?
All of our pistachios and are certified as Kosher by Orthodox Union.
Where are your pistachios grown and manufactured?
Wonderful Pistachios are grown and processed in California.
Do you use MSG in your products?
No. However, some products are made with either yeast extract or tomato powder, which could contain naturally occurring glutamates.
Do your pistachios ever come in contact with peanuts?
No. At no time do we process peanuts or use any peanut-based or other nut-based products in our facilities.
Can you please tell me if your Wonderful Pistachios contain soy or cottonseed?
Our pistachios do not contain any soy or cottonseed. The only oil we use in our processing is the sunflower oil that is used in our No Shells Flavored Pistachios.
Are your pistachios gluten-free?
Pistachios are naturally gluten-free. The added ingredients do not have any gluten-containing products and the nuts do not come in contact with any form of gluten-containing products during the processing.
Do you use MSG in your products?
No. However, some products are made with either yeast extract or tomato powder, which could contain naturally occurring glutamates.
Are your products genetically modified (GMO)?
Our products are not genetically modified, nor do we use GMO ingredients. Our products are also verified by the Non-GMO Project.
Are your products certified as Halal? Who certifies your products as halal?
All of our pistachios and are certified Halal by the Islamic Food Nutrition Council of America.
Are your products certified as Kosher? Who certifies your products as Kosher?
All of our pistachios and are certified as Kosher by Orthodox Union.
Do your pistachios ever come in contact with peanuts?
No. At no time do we process peanuts or use any peanut-based or other nut-based products in our facilities.
Can you please tell me if your Wonderful Pistachios contain soy or cottonseed?
Our pistachios do not contain any soy or cottonseed. The only oil we use in our processing is the sunflower oil that is used in our No Shells Flavored Pistachios.
Are your pistachios gluten-free?
Pistachios are naturally gluten-free. The added ingredients do not have any gluten-containing products and the nuts do not come in contact with any form of gluten-containing products during the processing.
What is the shelf life of your products?
Our products have a one year shelf life and their "best if used by" dates are printed on the packages.
How do you recommend that your products be stored after opening?
It would be best to store these in your refrigerator in a sealed container.
What’s the best way to open those nuts with tiny splits in the side? Should I use a nutcracker or hammer?
Our recommendation for the best way to open these thin splits is to take a shell half from another pistachio, place the shell’s edge into the split, and twist the shell. This action should easily open a thin split pistachio shell. Never try to open a pistachio with your fingernails or your teeth!
Why aren’t pistachios red anymore?
Pistachio shells are naturally a beige color, but they used to be dyed red. The dye was applied by producers to hide stains on the shells that were caused by oils present when the nuts were picked by hand. Now, most pistachios are harvested by machine and the shells remain unstained, making dyeing unnecessary.
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With a wide range of flavors and styles, there’s a Wonderful® Pistachios product for every taste bud and occasion.