Roasted Pistachios

What it is

Pistachio nuts (Pistacia vera) that have been dry-roasted or oil-roasted (often with salt) to develop flavor, crunch, and aroma. Sold in-shell or shelled.

Roasted tree-nut snack and ingredient; provides nutty flavor, crunchy texture, plant protein, and fat in finished foods.

Why it's flagged

• contains tree nuts — must be declared as a pistachio allergen
• salted versions add sodium
• naturally susceptible to aflatoxin if poorly stored — commercial products are subject to FDA action levels

What regulators actually say

Regulatory status