The soil composition and geomorphology, along with the ideal climate conditions which characterise the island of Aegina, all contribute to the excellent flavour and aroma of its pistachios. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that the pistachios from Aegina, are ranked amongst the world's top quality pistachios. Enjoy these exquisite and tasty pistachios on their own as a snack or as an accompaniment to a drink. Try them in a biscuit or cake recipe, sprinkle a handfull in green salads and also try adding some to a herbal pesto sauce. Historians inform us that the pistachio trees have been cultivated in Aegina since 1860 and this practice slowly spread throughout Greece. The variety "Aegina", named after the beautiful island in the Saronic Gulf, offers a nut of supreme quality and taste. The EEC, having recognized this, has granted the island of Aegina the exclusive right to use the name "AEGINA PISTACHIOS" in order to differentiate them from pistachios produced in other regions. Pistachios are classified as "superfoods", i.e. as food containing many beneficial to the health ingredients, and are hence considered a snack of high nutritional value. The pistachios are a valuable source of energy and they are rich in good monounsaturated fatty acids, fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidant ingredients. Aegina pistachios, if appropriately consumed, provide protection against premature ageing and cardiovascular diseases.