Pistachio Oil : A great seasoning to your Dish!

Pistachio oil is a pressed oil, extracted from the fruit of Pistacia vera,. The pistachio nut
has a ceramides concentration of 32.7%. However, due to its high cost, it’s not a common ingredient in hair care.
Pistachio oil is cold pressed from the pistachio nut native to Asia and the Middle East.

Pistachio oil has an intense nutty flavour with a vivid green colour. Due to its intense taste, it works best as a flavouring to dishes.

Health Benefits of Pistachio oil
It is used as carrier oil.
It could be used for massage and aromatherapy.
Being a great source of Vitamin E, it prevents the skin from dryness and also acts as a great moisturizer.
It prevents the skin from sun damage, sun burns and skin cancer.
As it is a great source of biotin, it helps to encounter hair loss.

How to use in Daily life

For hair
-Apply the mixture of 3 tbsp. of coconut oil and 6 tbsp. of pistachio oil by heating it in microwave for few seconds to the damp hair. Then use a hair dryer or steamer for about 30 minutes and wash it with a mild shampoo. This will make your hair silky and smooth.

In Food
It is used in orange juice, sweet vinegar and honey or to make vinaigrette.
It could be used to finish off salmon or pan-fried chicken.
It is used to enhance the flavor of boiled vegetables.
It is used to drizzle ice cream or pastries.
It is useful for baking, sautéing, drizzling and dressing.
It is used to complement the sweet taste of apples, pears and apricots.
It is used in potatoes, pasta, chicken, beans and trout.
It provides a nutty flavor to muffins and breads.
It could be added to risotto or rice.

For Skin
Pistachio oil has a high concentration of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that has many other properties besides the best one: fighting free radicals.
Thanks to its ability to increase blood circulation and promote healing, pistachio oil helps to control acne, as well as to treat scars. Because vitamin E works to reduce inflammation, it helps minimize oil production, freeing up pores and preventing oil buildup. This helps to prevent acne.

Pistachio oil’s high levels of vitamin E also help to improve the skin’s elasticity, which helps block fine lines and wrinkles from forming. This produces a more radiant, youthful-looking skin tone. In addition, vitamin E also works to protect your skin cells’ membranes, which produces a shinier, healthier looking skin.
Another reason that pistachio oil is widely used in skincare product formulations is that it has emollient properties. When used as a topical oil, it is used to help prevent dry skin.

Precautions
Pregnant and lactation women should consult the doctor for use.
Use it in moderate amounts.
The people who are allergic to nuts should avoid this oil.
Do a patch test before use.
Sensitive people might get an allergic reaction.