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I've opened that pistachio with force. You're better off leaving it closed! (It seems from my exhaustive studies that pistachios that "won't open" aren't wort

I've opened that pistachio with force. You're better off leaving it closed! (It seems from my exhaustive studies that pistachios that "won't open" aren't worth opening.)

erikcw 10y ago
Agreed. To me the pistachio that can't be opened is equivalent to the clam that doesn't open in the pot. Now you won't get sick from the pistachio, but the quality is never the same.
- raldi 10y ago
  That's an old wives' tale. The clams, mussels, etc that are most resistant to opening are the ones that were in the best health, and thus the safest ones to eat.
  - erikcw 10y ago
    Source?
    - raldi 10y ago
      Just google [unopened clams safe]. It's all over the Internet.
nathanvanfleet 10y ago
Or the one you just barely fit your nails in, and try to pull it apart?