آرشیو تیر ماه 1401

Repurposed Pistachio Shell Christmas Ornaments

I know, I know – Christmas is over. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t start planning for next year, right? This DIY pistachio shell Christmas ornament is beautiful, and it is really easy to make. pistachio shell

 

 

You could do these in different sizes for the tree or just hang them on the porch or on a doorknob. You could also paint them any number of holiday colors. Don’t you just love DIY Christmas ornaments?

 

 

 

 

 

Pistachio Shell Succulent in a Coffee Cup

Look how charming this little succulent looks in a coffee cup! You could easily mistake it for a real alive succulent! Hard to believe it’s made out of pistachio shells. We found this little cutie on Etsy but you can easily make it at home!

 

 

Similar Project: Cute Hot Air Balloon Diaper Cake Gift

If you have a set of old coffee cups with few missing, this is a perfect idea for you! Make them and spread them around the home or use different coffee cups with a similar color scheme to make an even bigger impact!

 

 

 

 

 

Natural Pistachio Shell Necklace

Making jewelry from unlikely materials is so much fun! And not hard at all! We got inspired to make our own when we saw this lovely pistachio shell necklace on Etsy.

 

 

To make it, all you need is a drill to make holes in pistachio shells and you can instantly string this wonderful natural pistachio shell necklace! Of course, if you want, you can paint pistachio shells in any color you desire before stringing into a necklace!

 

The perfect way to dress up your summer wardrobe! Now, think of a dress that would be a perfect match!

 

 

 

 

Pistachio Shell Candle Holder

 

Similar to the pistachio lotus flower tutorial we shared here, we found another lovely idea on Etsy where you can make a pistachio shell candle holder.

 

 

Best part? Make one for each season and holiday! Change up a color to silver for winter, blue for summer, red for Valentine’s day, green for Spring, etc. In the end, you will not have enough pistachio shells for all of them!

 

Similar Project: How to Fold These 5 Easy and Decorative Christmas Napkins

 

Pistachio shell candle holders also make such a lovely gift to give to friends and family members!

Industrial applications of pistachio shell

1- Tar production

Production of tar from pistachio skin

 

Production of tar from pistachio skin

The most important and valuable product obtained from the chemical decomposition of hard pistachio skin due to high heat is tar. pistachio shell

 

On average, 15-20 ml of tar is obtained from each 100 grams of pistachio shell.

 

Tar is a viscous liquid with a pungent smell that contains all kinds of different chemical compounds and is obtained from the chemical decomposition of materials such as coal and wood, etc. due to high heat.

The tar in the pistachio skin is edible due to its high index.

 

Therefore, in terms of economic value, it has a higher price than tar obtained from wood. Tar has many uses in the pharmaceutical industry.

For example, Sharben tablets, which are the most used in the anti-flatulence group in humans, are obtained from coke obtained from the hard shell of pistachios. Also, this tar is of high quality and has the effective substance Hydroxanthraquinone; The following drugs are used.

 

1- Piralox with the aim of treating mouth sores and ulcers

2- Iralox with the aim of controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth

 

Because hydroxyquinones are prepared from phenolic compounds and phenolic compounds are obtained from the tar obtained from burning the shell, pistachio waste can be a suitable source for preparing some drugs, especially antiseptic drugs. The best solvent for pistachio skin tar is diacetone alcohol. In order to analyze and identify the best compounds in pistachio shell tar, you can use gas chromatography.

 

2- Production of activated carbon

 

 

Production of activated carbon from pistachio bone skin

 

Production of activated carbon from pistachio bone skin

At the end of pistachio shell pyrolysis, some coal remains, which is used to prepare activated carbon. Activated carbons are microporous carbon adsorbents that have important and vital applications. This material is produced from the pyrolysis of plant materials containing carbon and is subjected to activation. A large number of toxic gases can be removed from the air by passing through activated carbon.

 

for example

 

Carbon monoxide is one of the things that can be separated from the air by injecting a series of chemicals (silver, copper and chrome salts) into active carbons. have.

To process our pistachio shell powder, the raw material, the pistachio shell, is ground and sieved either into fine powders or coarser granules. It comes from local sources within a maximum of 400 kg and is diligently screened to comply with the highest quality standards. Availability is very good because pistachio cultivation in Spain has become increasingly interesting in the last few years. According to official sources, 25,000 acres of land are occupied with pistachio trees. Most pistachios are grown in the regions of Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucia and Aragón. pistachio shell

 

 

 

Pistachio Shell Granules in Personal Care

Pistachio shells have a characteristic beige to white color. Therefore, the powder is very light, in some instances even similar to natural marble granules. This unique hue makes pistachio shell granules a versatile bio-based ingredient. In small micron ranges (0-300μm) ithas a high opacity combined with good dispersion behavior and a soft texture. As a sought after natural ingredient, pistachio shell granules is mainly used by cosmetic formulators as a

 

skin abrasive or exfoliator in body, face, hand, foot, lip and scalp scrubs

dental abrasive to enhance the mechanical cleaning effect of toothpastes

whitening agent, i.e. for vegan and all-natural face powders and makeup foundations

rheology modifier in solid and semi-liquid formulae (e.g. creams, balms, decorative cosmetics)

carrier for pigments, aromas and perfumes

substrate for biodegradable glitter

soap texturizer or as peeling grains in soap making

Mechanical Properties and Material Science Applications of Pistachio Shell Powder

Due to the hardness of the pistachio shell (approx. 3.5 according to Mohs), a variety of micron ranges are possible. Similar to walnut shell granules and olive stone powder, we make bespoke powder grades of pistachio shells to optimize the result in material science. More and more manufacturers of conventional plastics and wood-based materials seek a top-quality, bio-based ingredient as a replacement for synthetic micro particles to create innovative materials. This includes

 

composites (e.g. wood-plastic composites): in many instances, our bio-powders are powerful substitutes for polyethylene or polyurethane fillers. Besides, lightweight applications benefit from the relatively low density of pistachio shell powder. In contrast to heavy calcium carbonate or other mineral powders, fruit stone powders have a density far below 1t per cubic meter

MDF panels (medium-density fibreboards): especially for surface claddings, furniture, artworks and decorative finishes. Pistachio shell powder is a sustainable alternative to wood and adds a new look to engineered objects

paints, resins, glues and inks, also for nature-inspired 3D printing of biomaterials, medical parts such as implants, auto parts, shipbuilding and aviation components, stationary and ceramic objects

As a reliable manufacturer and supplier BioPowder offers high grade fruit stone powders and bio-based abrasives without any chemical substances. Sustainability is our core value and we are proud to maintain our excellent product quality and services.

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Are you looking to buy pistachio shell in bulk?

The pistachio nut is a dry fruit with a hard, thin, and clear brown shell covering around the kernel. Many people are looking to buy pistachio shell in bulk

 

 

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Pistachio shells as abundant resources

Pistachio shells formerly regarded as waste could be used in wonderful ways and there has been an ever-growing demand for them on the international market. Pistachio shells use for different applications and should not end up in landfills.

 

What would we do with thousands of tons of leftover pistachio shells?

The recycling and utilization of agricultural wastes, in specific pistachio wastes, is considered to be an important step in environmental protection, energy structure, and agricultural development.

 

A few practices for re-use as follows:

 

As a replacement for synthetic micro-particles by cosmetic formulators and manufacturers of plastics and wood-based materials

As a renewable alternative to the fossil fire fuel

Provide great soil drainage

As mulch for shrubs and plants that require acid soils

To reduce water pollution created by mercury emissions

Be placed around the base of plants to deter slugs and snails

Renewable energy and natural resource to make biogas (an alternative fuel produced by the breakdown of organic matter)

To provide activated carbon

Production of MDF and chipboard

To convert into ethanol

For the production of bio-composites

As an alternative to chemical fertilizers

Using the extraction of active ingredients in the pharmaceutical industry

This jam can be prepared in 2 ways

The first type: fresh pistachio skin jam

Second type: dry pistachio skin jam

 

 

 

 

The method of debittering pistachio skin

 

In this method, put the fresh pistachio skin in a container and pour some cold water on it and place a container on top of the pistachio skin, the size of the opening of the container containing the pistachio skin, so that the skin does not rise and the bottom of the container sinks, that is, the water on it, now put the container on the flame. Put it on the stove and let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes, and then pour this mixture (water and pistachio skin) into the colander that we have already placed in the sink.

Again, pour some cold water into the pot and add the pistachio skin inside the colander to the cold water, let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes, and at this stage taste the water inside the skin, if they are still bitter, the third stage should be carried out otherwise. In this case, these two steps are enough.

Do not take more than 10 to 15 minutes during each step, because the bitterness in the water may return to the skin.

Now that this de-bittering stage is over, we will prepare the pistachio shell jam in the first method

 

Required materials

A kilogram of fresh pistachio skin

Sugar 1 kg

Cardamom and vanilla as desired

Rose water 1 cup

Lemon juice 0.5 cups

Sliced ​​pistachios or almonds or hazelnuts as desired

 

 

 

How to make pistachio shell jam

How to make pistachio shell jam

Before preparing the jam, it is worth mentioning the method of preparing the slices (pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts).

 

Pour some boiling water on the pistachio nuts or hazelnuts and let the warm water stay on the nuts for about 1-2 hours and then drain the container containing the hot water and the nuts (pistachio, almond and hazelnut) and then drain the nuts. We rub it with our hands until the skin is removed, and then we hold it under cold water and cut the target brain into slices.

 

How to make pistachio shell jam

Pour 3 to 4 cups of water in a container and add sugar to it and let it boil on the flame of the stove until it becomes thick and while working, add rose water, cardamom and vanilla to the boiling water and sugar and let it continue to boil until Bring to full consistency

You may ask how to know whether water and sugar have thickened or not?

 

I must say that I understand this event in two ways

First method: At the end of the work, I put two or three drops of the boiling syrup on my index and index fingers. If it is elastic and sticks to my 2 fingers, the syrup has thickened, otherwise it should still be boiled.

 

The second method: Take a teaspoon of this syrup and pour it on some soil from top to bottom. If it turns into a ball, the above syrup has completely thickened. bring.

And in the next step, we add the pistachio skin to the boiling syrup from inside the colander and add lemon juice while boiling (adding lemon juice means that the jam will not become sugary in the long run).

We also add the desired nut and let it boil with syrup for about 10-15 minutes so that the pistachio or hazelnut or almond nut loosens up a bit and becomes ripe, and this is the last stage of preparing the pistachio skin jam.

And after this, we take the jam off the stove and put it in a cold place to cool down, and it takes about 12 hours for it to cool completely and pour it into the jar.

 

How to make dried pistachio skin jam

 

 

Pistachio green skin

Pistachio green skin

In this method, we first separate the dried pistachio, which was previously completely dried with colored skin and bone-hard skin and pistachio core.

 

In this way, we put the dry pistachio in a container of water and add some ice on the dry pistachio and water in the container, and this causes the red skin on the hard skin to get wet and separate, and after 2 to 3 hours, drain the pistachio. We grind and rub it so that the colored skin is separated from the hard bone skin, and this stage should be de-bittered like the first example, i.e. put the colored pistachio skin in cold water and put it on gas flame and boil it for 10-15 minutes until the skin is bitter. Pistachios should be taken.

And in this work, we will perform it again for the second stage. After boiling for 10 to 15 minutes, the pistachio skin, whose bitterness has been removed, is ready to be jam.

 

The final stage of the jam

 

We put sugar and water on the flame of the gas stove and stir it until it becomes completely thick and at this stage we add cardamom and vanilla (saffron can also be added) to the boiling syrup and boil rose water and lemon juice for 2 to 3 minutes. We also add and I must say that the rose water should not boil too much in the syrup because it will lose its aroma and smell bad.

And then we add the pistachio skin that we put in the strainer to the thickened syrup and let it boil a little inside this syrup and mix it completely with the syrup.

 

After this, we remove the jam from the stove and put it in a cold place to cool down, and it takes about 12 hours for it to cool completely and pour it into the jar.

Cactus flower with pistachio skin

One of the interesting ideas for making crafts with pistachio skins is to make succulent cactus flowers. To make this interesting craft, you will need some pistachio shells, oil paint or gouache to color the pistachio shells, and glue (liquid glue or glue gun to stick the shells together).pistachio shell To do this, if your pistachios are roasted and salty, first wash them well with water to remove their saltiness; Then, after they dry, get to work and paint the shells; If you have a good art in painting, you can paint the shells with red and green colors and make the separation of the colors opaque with each other so that the result looks like a completely natural cactus.

 

 

 

Candle holder with pistachio shell

Another idea to make a pistachio shell craft is to make a flower-shaped candle holder with pistachio shell. To make this craft, like the cactus flower, you will need pistachio skin, oil paint or gouache to color the pistachio skin (optional), glue, and the necessary number of circular candles. Making this craft is not difficult either; By looking at its pattern, you can easily make a beautiful candle here at home. However, we have put an educational video in this regard for you.

 

 

 

Crafts with pistachio skin

 

 

 

Remove pimples and spots on the face with this herbal method

Remove pimples and spots on the face with this herbal method

 

 

 

Ideas for making a decorative tree with pistachio shells

Maybe making a decorative tree with pistachio skin is a bit difficult; But if you have the tools, go ahead and give it a try. In the following, we will introduce you to some ideas for this work. First you will see a tutorial video and then some ideas.

Pistachio skin

The best way to use pistachio skin is to pyrolyze it instead of burning or disposing of it and by designing and building relevant industrial units and refineries to obtain valuable materials from it. pistachio shell

 

Including pyrolyzing includes:

 

Avoid air and environment

Economic savings for the country through reducing imports

Replacing it instead of wood and coal in the preparation of tar

of its extracted minerals in the use of pharmaceutical industries

Iran is one of the largest suppliers of pistachios in the world. Therefore, the hard skin covering the pistachio core is abundant in most parts of the country. I can put this seemingly worthless skin to good use.

 

 

 

 

 

Use of pistachio skin waste:

It burns a large number of skins and is used in most parts of the country.

It is prevented from burning, which causes the air and the environment.

It is possible to use some valuable materials that come out of it, so that it leads to economic savings for the country.

Due to the large amount of bark in the country, it can be suitable for wood and coal in the preparation of tar.

According to most skins, vegetable origin cannot be used up like oil.

Hard pyrolysis skin raw materials can be used in pharmaceutical and other industries.

 

 

Biofuel is the main product of fast pyrolysis. The following dried fruits are obtained from the pyrolysis of the hard skin:

 

A gas that includes hydrogen, methane, carbon dioxide and a small amount of other gases.

An acid that has a liquid form and includes methanol, acetic acid and acetone.

Tar, which is a viscous liquid, has a pungent smell and is rich in phenolic substances.

Activated carbon: at the end of the pyrolysis of the skin, some charcoal remains, which can be used to produce activated carbon.

Pistachio has several benefits for hair. Here are some examples for you.

12. Stimulate hair growth:

Pistachios stimulate pistachio shell healthy hair growth due to the presence of fatty acids.

13. Hair strengthening:

Pistachio is a wonderful treatment to strengthen and treat hair.

14. Increase hair flexibility:

Using pistachio hair mask can nourish the hair and moisturize the hair. In general, it improves hair texture. It is also very suitable for damaged and dry hair.

15. Hair loss treatment:

Pistachios contain a lot of biotin. Daily consumption of these nuts effectively affects hair loss.

Properties of white pistachio skin

Properties of pistachios for treating hair loss

Properties of pistachio for skin:

Pistachio is also very useful for the skin and in this section of Namnak, we have brought you some examples of them:

16. Natural moisturizer:

It acts as a natural moisturizer. You can replace this oil with your daily moisturizer, to get smooth skin.

17. Fighting the signs of aging:

Did you know that pistachios are very useful in reducing the signs of aging. It also has several powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and eliminate foot and skin cracks.

18. Natural skin lightness:

Pistachios contain essential fatty acids, which are useful for maintaining skin radiance. Green apples play a similar role.

19. Maintain skin health:

Pistachios are a rich source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant in fat. These nuts play an essential role in maintaining healthy skin. It can also protect the skin from sun damage and reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Dried pistachios are less troublesome to store than pistachio shell fresh pistachios, and there is no reason other than less moisture. You can store dried pistachios in the freezer or refrigerator. To buy Rafsanjan first class pistachios online, register your order in Baba Pistachio.

 

Know that if you plan to store pistachios in the refrigerator; First, store them in the freezer for a full 2 ​​to 3 days so that if there are any insect eggs in them, they will be completely destroyed.

Put the pistachios in a clean, dry container. Your storage container should be just like the container for fresh pistachios; That is, a glass or plastic container for storage in the freezer with air and moisture insulation.

Dried pistachios can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 year and in the freezer for about 3 years.

Avoid storing pistachios in plastic bags. Because the plastic bag does not have the ideal conditions for special storage containers at all.

Store pistachios with bone and hard shell. Storing pistachio kernels (alone) can reduce the shelf life.

Try not to store pistachios with fragrant foods such as garlic and onions. Because pistachios can easily absorb their flavor.

Freeze fresh pistachios

One way to store fresh pistachios is to freeze them in the freezer. In this section, we will explain it.

 

First, peel the fresh pistachios. Be sure to do this with gloves.

Then pour the pistachios with your bone shell into a suitable container and put it in the freezer. The container you choose to do this should be made of glass or plastic for storage in the freezer. This is because many unsuitable containers, if stored in the freezer, can remove small and large cracks that you will not often notice. This, in addition to reducing the quality of pistachios, causes them to absorb the taste of the surrounding foods and, of course, moisture. Another important condition for storing pistachios in the freezer is to make your pistachios completely impermeable to air and moisture. For this purpose, containers whose lids are fully fastened and closed are very suitable.

For accurate information, it is best to mark the time when you start freezing pistachios with a label on the pistachio dish.

To eat frozen pistachios, you can take them out of the freezer about 30 minutes before eating to bring them back to room temperature.

What is Pistachio?

 

Pistachio is one of the pistachio shell delicious nuts, it is a pistachio tree native to Asia, especially Iran and Iraq. Iran is the largest producer of pistachios in the world, followed by the United States and Turkey.

 

In Iran, the cities of Ferdows, Robat Jaz, Sirjan, Rafsanjan, Kashan, Anar, Damghan, Qazvin, Marvast, Shahr Babak, Zarand and Ravar are pistachio producers.

 

Pistachios have many benefits for the body. In this article from the Coca-Cola site, we have fully described the properties of fresh pistachio kernels, pistachio skin and pistachio oil for health and slimming, children, pregnant women, and skin and hair.

 

raw Pistachios

 

Nutritional compounds of pistachios

 

Each 28 grams of pistachio contains 156 calories and its ingredients include carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fat and vitamins such as vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin C and minerals needed daily by the body such as copper, potassium, phosphorus, Manganese, sodium and iron.

 

 

 

Types of pistachios

 

Mountain pistachio or pistachio

Dinner pistachios

Ordinary pistachio

 

Pistachios for slimming

 

Properties of pistachios for slimming

 

The properties of pistachios for weight loss can not be easily overlooked. Although the calories of all edible nuts are high, but pistachios are an exception. Can be useful in weight loss. The fiber in pistachios will facilitate the digestive process, prevent constipation and remove waste products from the body due to better intestinal function. Also, the high protein and fiber in this food will increase the duration of feeling full. It reduces appetite. Therefore, the better the intestinal function and the faster the excretion in the body, the more weight loss and slimming will occur. So a balanced consumption of raw pistachios can rid you of harmful fats and lead to weight loss. To approach.

 

 

Pistachio consumption method

 

The variety of pistachio consumption is very high and you can use this delicious and hearty food to prepare and decorate various foods and desserts. How to use pistachios for weight loss is also very simple. You just need to use raw pistachios in a balanced way and avoid eating salty and roasted pistachios, and if you consume too much of this delicious food to prevent obesity by exercising Aerobics, walking and group games Burn extra calories.