How to Eat Pistachios in Earth Orbit | International Space Station
Expedition 72 flight engineer and NASA astronaut Don Pettit: "How to dispense pistachios when on orbit . . ."
The pistachio, a member of the cashew family, is a small to medium-sized tree originating in Persia. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. The top producing countries include the United States (grown mostly in California), Iran, and Turkey.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Database, pistachios provide more than 30 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
A serving (1 oz or 49 nuts) has 160 calories and 6 grams of protein—about the same as an egg.
In China, pistachios are known as the "happy nut" because they look like they are smiling. Often given as a gift during the Chinese New Year, pistachios are a symbol of health, happiness and good fortune.
Roscosmos (Russia) Flight Engineers: Alexey Ovchinin, Ivan Vagner, Aleksandr Gorbunov
NASA Flight Engineers: Butch Wilmore, Don Pettit, Nick Hague
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