Nutritional quality of 18 date fruit varieties

The aim of the present study was to analyze and compare the chemical and physical properties of 18 varieties of the date fruits from date palm (Phoenix dactylifera); which are regarded as popular fruit commodities among the populace of the Middle Eastern peninsula. Dietary fiber; proximate analysis; micronutrients (micro-elements and macro-elements) and physical properties (weight; […]

Evaluation of dietary status with respect to trace element intake from dry fruits consumed in Pakistan: a study using instrumental neutron activation analysis

Instrumental neutron activation analysis has been utilized for the quantification of 24 major; minor and trace elements in dried apricots (Prunus armeniaca); dates (Phoenix dectylifera); figs (Ficus carica) and raisins (Vitis vinifera) using a low-power reactor as the neutron source. The weekly intakes of aluminium; arsenic; boron; calcium; chlorine; cobalt; chromium; iron; mercury; potassium; sodium; […]

Antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid and total phenol of exotic fruits occurring in Brazil

The antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid and phenolic content were studied in 10 exotic fruits from Brazil: abiu; acerola; wax jambu; cashew; mamey sapote; carambola or star fruit; Surinam cherry; longan; sapodilla and jaboticaba. The ascorbic acid was determined by 2;6-dichloroindophenol titrimetic methods and total phenols were measured colorimetrically using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. The antioxidant activity […]

Evaluation of the microelement profile of Turkish hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) varieties for human nutrition and health

In this study; the levels of boron (B); cobalt (Co); copper (Cu); chromium (Cr); iron (Fe); lithium (Li); nickel (Ni); selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) microelements in 16 hazelnut samples were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and atomic absorption spectroscopy after microwave digestion; and are discussed for human nutrition and health. Significant differences […]

Fatty acid profile; tocopherol; squalene and phytosterol content of brazil; pecan; pine; pistachio and cashew nuts

Nuts contain bioactive constituents that elicit cardio-protective effects including phytosterols; tocopherols and squalene. The objective of the present study was to determine the total oil content; peroxide value; fatty acid composition and levels of tocopherols; squalene and phytosterols in oil extracted from freshly ground brazil; pecan; pine; pistachio and cashew nuts. The total oil content […]

Regular peanut consumption improves plasma lipid levels in healthy Ghanaians

Objective: To determine whether the daily intake of 2;092 kJ (500 kcal) from peanuts will improve the lipid profiles and diet quality of healthy Ghanaians. Design A 30-week; randomized; cross-over trial study was conducted with healthy adults. Method: There were three treatment arms: Treatment 1 (T1); subjects were provided 2;092 kJ/day (500 kcal/day) peanuts to […]