Pistachios.... why do they dye them red?!

Question: Pistachios were dyed red to hide blemishes on their shells.
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Answers: Pistachios were dyed red to hide blemishes on their shells.
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i dont know, my grandpa told me its just for looks. But then again sometimes its for special occasions like christmas or valentines day.

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Appearance???Natural looks good

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LYKE OMG YOU KNOW MY SCIENCE TEACHER TOO!?!?

yeah..dont ask..

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The shell of the pistachio is naturally a beige colour, but it is sometimes dyed red or green in commercial pistachios. Originally the dye was applied by importers to hide stains on the shells caused when the nuts were picked by hand. However most pistachios are now picked by machine and the shells remain unstained, making dyeing unnecessary (except that some consumers have been led to expect coloured pistachios). Roasted pistachio nuts turn naturally red if they are marinated prior to roasting in a salt and strawberry marinade, or salt and citrus salts.

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