2006-07-16 19:31:06 · 3 answers · asked by Not Tellin 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Why are pistachios dyed red?
Years ago, when all of the pistachios in the United States were imported, the shells of the nuts were often blemished due to the type of processing done in the foreign country. Americans like "pretty" foods, and the importers thought the nuts would sell better if the blemishes didn't show. They came up with the idea of spraying red food coloring on the nuts to make the shells a consistent color. The coloring of the shells was so common, that many people thought the color of the pistachio shells actually was red. The natural color is a light beige. The red food dye is known as a "marketing cosmetic".
2006-07-16 19:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all started on an episode of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" as something fun and different to offer guests at a party. The rest is just kind of copy-cat history......
2006-07-16 19:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by rythempig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone thought it was "cute." and some are green, great christmas colors. i love pistachios. i like mine undyed>
2006-07-16 19:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋