In Italy, the plant was introduced by the Romans at the end of the reign of Tiberius - between 20 and 30 AD - By Lucio Vitellius, Governor of Syria (Pliny "Naturalis Historia" Cap. X and XIII): In Sicily, growing in diffuse form, it dates back to the period of Arab rule (eighth and ninth centuries AD). They are of Arab origin of the terms "frastuca" and "frastucara" to indicate the fruit and the plant (the Arabic term "fustuq"). The culture in Sicily is confined to the province of Catania (Bronte, Adrano and Biancavilla). Several authors report the importance of the historical-cultural and economic production of Bronte Pistachio green, include for example, Denis Mack Smith - "A History of Medieval Sicily Sicily 964" - 1713. When the Roman Empire disintegrated under the impact the barbarian invasions, Sicily was conquered by the Arabs. Among the invaders were Berbers from Tunisia, Muslims, Spanish and perhaps Negri Sudan. Arabs describe Sicily as "the garden of paradise". The Arabs in Sicily, in agriculture, introduced the cultivation of lemons, oranges, sugar cane, cotton, palms, papyrus, eggplant, pistachio, melon ... etc., And the attitude limit the use of water and cultivation techniques. Even today the Green Pistachio of Bronte typifies and characterizes the Sicilian sweets and particularly those of the Catania. Mention should the famous ice cream Pistachio Bronte Green, nougat, dried pasta and pastries Pistachio Bronte Green.

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Pistachio: rich in vitamins A and B, omega-6, protein and minerals, fight arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and skin complaints. They are very energetic and lower cholesterol, but are not recommended for people suffering from colitis, ulcers, gastritis and liver disease.

Awards: Slow food

Rural Path: Green gold of Bronte

Production: Bronte, Adrano, Biancavilla