We've been watching this brand for the last couple of years and while it is a clever gimmick to promote "Big, Open Pistachios" with the guarantee that every pistachio will be open, the reality is the product has to do a lot more. These pistachios are at least twice as expensive as other brands, but that's not even what bothers us most -- it is that the flavor itself is very misleading. "Salt and Pepper" gives the impression that all that is added is salt and pepper, so to find sugar and other flavors added is disappointing -- especially as it's not even a sweet flavor! We'd also like to see the plastic bag resealable for optimum freshness. Available in other flavors. Retails for between $2.99 and $3.99/7-oz. package.

Taste: 25
Value: 13
Health: 10
Ingredients: 10
Preparation: 10
Appearance: 5
Packaging: 3
Total: 76

Everybody's Nuts
Lost Hills, California
661-797-6500
www.everybodysnuts.com