Pistachio is one of the most important and stable members of Iranian nuts with a unique taste due to its high nutritional value considered by a wide variety of sectors in the world food industry. This product is highly compatible with most products from confectionery to meat products. Pistachio products include pistachio halva (sweet and nutty flavor dessert), pistachio baklava, pistachio butter, pistachio paste. In this article, we put pistachio butter vs. pistachio paste and take a look at their amazing properties, and how to prepare these delicious products, so join us!
An Introduction to Pistachio Butter and Pistachio Paste
Pistachio Butter(paste of crushed pistachios and sugar) a food product containing pistachio paste and concentrated oil is obtained by adding flavorings such as cardamom and Pistachio Paste, a smooth and creamy paste made from 100% pistachios without additives. To prepare pistachio butter, a combination of 80% of closed pistachio kernel and 20% of sugar and vanilla is used. The reason for choosing closed-mouth pistachios for these two types of products is that this type of pistachio is the best in terms of health.
The term butter and paste are attributed to these products because during the production process, pistachio oil is not separated from it and the fat of the product remains completely in it. Interestingly, pistachio oil and fat are free of cholesterol. you can consume it safely.
Specifications of Pistachio Butter
Pistachio Butter Nutrient Values
Chemical Properties of Pistachio Butter
Do you know the properties of Pistachio Butter?
- Due to its high nutritional value and high levels of phosphorus and iron, Pistachio Butter is suitable for increasing memory and IQ.
- For athletes and adults, it is a nutritious, low-volume, fast-absorbing, and useful food.
- Due to having a high percentage of pistachios, it has all the properties of pistachios.
- In the production of this product, no chemical or thermal processes are used and the properties of pistachios are preserved.
- This delicious product is a good source of protein and unsaturated fatty acids essential for the body.
- This butter contains arginine, which reduces heart disease.
Applications of Pistachio Butter
Preparation Method of Pistachio Butter
preparing simple homemade pistachio cream with the best and smoothest texture without any chemical additives, I suggest you try it and taste its great taste.
1. To prepare this unique product, firstly roast the Raw Pistachio Kernels and then put them in a food processor until they are completely crushed.
2. Chopping while hot to release their natural oil and continue to grind until you get smooth and uniform butter.
3. If you want, add a little honey and salt to make it taste better.
4. Then pour the prepared butter into a suitable container with a lid and store it in the refrigerator.
The Specifications of Pistachio Paste
- Consistent and uniform quality
- Nonuse of preservatives or essential oils or concentrators
- High durability and preservation of properties over time
- High-temperature resistance
- Rich in fiber and essential minerals including iron, magnesium, calcium, and potassium
Advantages of Pistachio Paste
- This paste has no preservatives, so it is a good choice for people who are allergic to preservatives
- Due to the low humidity of this paste, it can be stored at normal room temperature
- Due to the soft texture of the paste, it can be used in a variety of industrial and household
appliances such as mixers, funnels and combined with other materials
- It is a good option for a variety of weight-loss diets.
- Consumption of pistachios and their products, such as pistachio paste, causes the growth of certain bacteria in the intestine that help produce fatty acids.
Applications of Pistachio Paste
The unique taste and properties of pistachio paste have led to its use in various industries:
Preparation Method on of Pistachio Paste
To prepare this delicious product, first, mix the ground pistachio kernels with a good food processor so that the resulting ingredients reach a stickiness, then add some water to soften it. It takes about 5 minutes for fresh pistachios and about 10 minutes for older pistachios.
When your paste has a smooth texture, the pistachio paste is ready. Then add some powdered sugar and salt to the paste. At this time, the resulting paste becomes lighter. Your paste dries after a while as a texture full of cracks. To prevent this, it is better to add some melted pistachio butter or molten peanuts and let the texture of one hand and oil form.
You can read or step by step guide to making pistachio paste.
Differences Between the Paste and Butter of Pistachio
- Pistachio paste is a soft and creamy mixture that is prepared in a multi-step process that makes it more flexible and softer than pistachio butter. Because of this flexibility, it can be thinned or thickened to the required size.
- pistachio butter has a firm and thick texture due to not using additives such as oil, butter, or lecithin (a type of food additive that is widely used in the confectionery and chocolate industry).
- In addition to pistachio, flavoring has been used in the composition of pistachio butter. But in pistachio paste, you see 100% of pistachios. This purity is the advantage of pistachio paste over pistachio butter. That is why it is used as a natural flavor.
- Pistachio paste is made from 100% natural pistachios; And its oil is less than pistachio butter and without salt, sugar, and other additives.
- About 90% of pistachio paste is used in the pistachio butter formula.
- The most important factor in the quality of pistachio butter, both in terms of flavor and appearance, and texture, is that the oil does not separate from the product. Therefore, oil leakage from pistachio butter is an undesirable feature.
Conclusion; final words about differences between pistachio paste and pistahcio butter
Pistachio butter and pistachio paste are delicious products that, in addition to the unique properties of pistachios, also have a pleasant taste.
Despite the differences, these products have one thing in common; In the manufacture and processing of these products, no chemical or thermal processes are used and as a result, all their properties and nutritional value are preserved.
Our suggestion to you is to include these two unique products of Nazari pistachio nuts in your diet and benefit from their properties.
