Pistachios are not just enjoyed as a snack food; they are also used in baking and cooking. Their unique texture and coloring makes them a popular addition to salads and appetizers. They are also a frequent addition to entrees and desserts. To reduce the sodium and fat content of your diet, avoid salted, oil-roasted pistachio nuts. These are thin slices, slivers and flakes of Whole Pistachios. They are sieved when produced to reduce the amount of the meal and smaller pieces in the product but due to the nature of their production they are prone to breaking. Pistachios flakes can be incorporated into deserts or meals but are most effectively used as decoration with the option to toast the product to add to the original flavour and alter the colour.