Are pistachios addictive???

[Lazerblade]

I will actually eat them till my stomach hurts or my fingers are bleading. What's the reason for the red die?

 

[1127 TO 1299]

so you don't see your fingers bleeding

 

[Mikey D]

It was originally a marketing gimik. Something in the processing turned them an unapetizing color, so they dyed em.

 

[Mikey D]

From AskJeeves.com

The real story of red pistachios isn't that interesting. Years ago when pistachios were all imported into the U.S., the antiquated harvesting and processing methods in the Middle East often left blemishes on the hulls. So they dyed them to mask the unsightly marks. They figured the bright red color would also draw more attention to them in vending machines where they had to compete with Good N'Plentys. Now that pistachios are grown in the U.S., they are usually sold in their natural state.

 

[VaBusa]

They are addictive...but, you're supposed to NEVER buy the already shelled ones because you can't stop yourself...usually the pain from shelling them keeps you in check...usually...

 

[WWJD]

Thank you all. I don't feel so.. .isolated... so alone now. I guess you are a good support group. I guess the red ones are "Designer" nuts then. What's next? cK and Kenneth Cole brand? ? ?



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[Jace]

got a bag in my desk at work and a bag at home ... would have some in the car but is only few miles home so i can hold out

 

[Rosco]

Yes they are EVIL!!

2lb bag no probs.

BASTARDS

Quote: "your not paranoid if they really are out top get you."

 

[bacharles]

so you don't see your fingers bleeding

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

interesting stuff while I've been away, huh?

 

[newredboosa]

"designer nuts" heh heh gucci gonads?

 

[PACIFICBUSA]

haha...

shaved ones, no doubt! Just my thang!!

 

[cache]

YES