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Where Do Pistachios Really Come From?
Leyla Kazim follows the trail of the pistachio, they seem to be turning up everywhere now, but what's the real story behind their success?
They’re in your chocolate, your gelato, even your coffee - pistachios really are everywhere at the moment. But their story goes much further than simply what turns up on our plates. Where do pistachios actually come from? From Iran, often seen as their historic home, to the vast farms of the United States, this programme traces the journey of a small nut with a surprisingly big global story.
Produced by Natalie Donovan for BBC Audio in Bristol
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Fri 10 Jul 202611:00
BBC Radio 4
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