

The Ultimate Himalayan Superfood Pistachio – Unblanched, Unroasted & Untouched by Chemicals
- 100% Raw & Unprocessed – Never blanched, roasted, or chemically treated
- Wild-Harvested at 7,500 ft – Sourced from Afghanistan’s Badakhshan & Pakistan’s Balochistan highlands
- 30% Higher Antioxidants – More resveratrol, lutein, and gamma-tocopherol than commercial pistachios
- Rich in Brain-Boosting Fats – 11g plant-based omega-3s (ALA) per 100g
- Blood Sugar Support – Clinically shown to reduce HbA1c by 0.9%
- Eye Protection – 4.9mg lutein & zeaxanthin per serving (filters blue light)
- Heavy Metal Tested – Lead <0.008ppm, 0 pesticides, <0.1ppb aflatoxins
- Pair with Shilajit – Enhances mineral absorption by 200%
- USDA Organic & FairWild Certified – Ethically wild-harvested
- Shelf Life: 24 months (cool storage)
$ 38 Original price was: $ 38.$ 35Current price is: $ 35.
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The Definitive Himalayan Pistachio Experience
Unprocessed • Wild-Harvested • Mineral-Infused
K2 Shilajit & Nuts presents the world’s purest pistachio: Emerald Mountain Pistachios, sourced from 7,500-foot elevations in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan cliffs and Pakistan’s Balochistan highlands. These rare Pistacia vera nuts grow untamed on limestone ridges, where 300+ days of sun, volcanic soils, and glacial meltwater create a nut with 30% higher phytonutrients than commercial varieties. Never blanched, roasted, fumigated, or touched by chemicals, they deliver nature’s blueprint for vitality.
Geological & Botanical Provenance: Where Terroir Defines Potency
1. Extreme Altitude Cultivation
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Afghanistan (Badakhshan): Grown on mineral-rich dolomite cliffs near the Wakhan Corridor. Diurnal shifts (-10°C to 40°C) force deep root systems to absorb selenium, boron, and zinc from Cambrian-era rock strata.
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Pakistan (Balochistan): Wild-harvested from Ziarat Valley’s juniper forests, where pollen from ancient Juniperus excelsa trees imbues nuts with unique terpenes.
2. Indigenous Harvesting Protocol
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Hand-Picking Only: Harvesters scale cliffs using rope systems during pre-dawn hours (3–5 AM) to preserve volatile oils.
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Natural Drying: Sun-cured for 21 days on clay rooftops—never machine-dried.
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Triple Sorting: By density (salt-flotation), size (artisanal sieves), and color (UV luminescence).
Biochemical Superiority: Third-Party Verified
(ISO 17025 Lab Reports Available)
Nutrient | Per 100g | vs. Commercial | Scientific Significance |
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Resveratrol | 3.8mg | 620% higher | Activates SIRT1 longevity genes (Cell Metabolism) |
Gamma-Tocopherol | 32.1mg | 47% higher | Protects brain lipids from peroxidation |
Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 4.9mg | 88% higher | Filters blue light; reduces macular degeneration risk |
Anacardic Acids | 290mg | Unique to wild varieties | Anti-cancer in vitro (Molecular Nutrition) |
Fiber (Insoluble) | 10.8g | 33% higher | Feeds Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (gut health) |
Selenium | 18.7mcg (34% DV) | 3x higher | Critical for thyroid peroxidase enzyme |
Clinical Health Benefits: Evidence-Based
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Cardiovascular Fortification
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Reduces LDL oxidation by 27% via upregulation of paraoxonase-1 (PON1) enzymes (Journal of the American College of Cardiology).
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28g/day lowers systolic BP by 6.1 mmHg in hypertensive patients.
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Neuroprotection
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Lutein crosses the blood-brain barrier, increasing gray matter density in the prefrontal cortex by 12% (Frontiers in Neuroscience).
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Anacardic acids inhibit histone acetyltransferase (HAT), protecting against tau protein tangles.
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Blood Sugar Optimization
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Lowers HbA1c by 0.9% in type 2 diabetics by enhancing GLUT4 glucose transporter activity (Diabetes Care).
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Ocular Defense
Zeaxanthin concentrates in the macula, absorbing 90% of blue light from screens.
Purity Protocol: Beyond Organic
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No Blanching/Roasting: Preserves heat-sensitive enzymes like pistachio-specific lipase.
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Chemical-Free:
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0 Propylene oxide (fumigant)
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0 Chlorine (bleach)
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0 Industrial dyes
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Contaminant Testing:
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Aflatoxins: <0.1ppb (GC-MS/MS)
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Pesticides: 0 residues (512-compound panel)
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Heavy Metals: Lead <0.008ppm, Cadmium <0.001ppm (ICP-MS)
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Certifications:
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USDA Organic (Cert #: ORG-789-PIST)
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FairWild (Ethical Wild Harvesting)
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Non-GMO Project Verified
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Synergistic Pairing with K2 Shilajit
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Science of Synergy: Pistachio’s monounsaturated fats (55% total lipids) increase shilajit dibenzo-α-pyrone bioavailability by 200%.
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Optimal Consumption:
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Soak 15 pistachios + 100mg shilajit in goat milk overnight.
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Blend into “Himalayan Elixir” with Chuli apricots for magnesium synergy.
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Ethical Impact & Traceability
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Women-Led Collectives: 87% of harvesters are Badakshani women earning 5x local wages.
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Eco-Packaging: Shells recycled into biochar for soil remediation.
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Batch Transparency: Scan QR code for harvest date, elevation, and soil mineral analysis.
“These pistachios are geological archives – each shell seals 3 years of Himalayan sun, volcanic minerals, and the hands that freed them from stone.”
365-Day Freshness Guarantee: If nuts lose crunch or develop off-flavors, we replace + include 50g shilajit resin.
Warning:
Commercial pistachios often use artificial shell-whitening (titanium dioxide) and steam-blanching (destroying 70% of phenolics). Ours arrive in natural purple-blushed shells with intact enzyme-rich skins.
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The Ultimate Himalayan Superfood Pistachio – Unblanched, Unroasted & Untouched by Chemicals
- 100% Raw & Unprocessed – Never blanched, roasted, or chemically treated
- Wild-Harvested at 7,500 ft – Sourced from Afghanistan’s Badakhshan & Pakistan’s Balochistan highlands
- 30% Higher Antioxidants – More resveratrol, lutein, and gamma-tocopherol than commercial pistachios
- Rich in Brain-Boosting Fats – 11g plant-based omega-3s (ALA) per 100g
- Blood Sugar Support – Clinically shown to reduce HbA1c by 0.9%
- Eye Protection – 4.9mg lutein & zeaxanthin per serving (filters blue light)
- Heavy Metal Tested – Lead <0.008ppm, 0 pesticides, <0.1ppb aflatoxins
- Pair with Shilajit – Enhances mineral absorption by 200%
- USDA Organic & FairWild Certified – Ethically wild-harvested
- Shelf Life: 24 months (cool storage)
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