Effects of almond consumption on the reduction of LDL-cholesterol: a discussion of potential mechanisms and future research directions
Abstract: Diet plays a seminal role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Consumption of tree nuts has been shown to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C); a primary target for coronary disease prevention; by 3-19%. Almonds have been found to have a consistent LDL-C-lowering effect in healthy individuals; and in individuals with high cholesterol […]
Almond ingestion at mealtime reduces postprandial glycemia and chronic ingestion reduces hemoglobin A1c in individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Abstract: Cohort studies are equivocal regarding a relationship between regular nut consumption and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Although acute trials show reductions in postprandial glycemia in healthy individuals ingesting 60 to 90 g almonds; trials have not been conducted using a single serving of almonds (28 g) in individuals with type 2 […]
Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on inoculated almond kernels in hot water treatments.
Almonds are blanched by exposure to hot water or steam-injected water to remove the pellicle (skin) from the kernel. This study evaluated the survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30; Salmonella Senftenberg 775 W and Enterococcus faecalis on whole raw almond kernels exposed to hot water. Whole; inoculated (7 to 9 log CFU/g) Nonpareil almonds (40 […]
Effect of sweet almond oil on survival rate and plasma cholinesterase activity of aluminum phosphide-intoxicated rats
Introduction: Aluminum phosphide (ALP); as an effective pesticide and a substance used for protecting rice during storage; has become one of the commonest causes of poisoning and even suicide in developing countries including Iran and India. The authors aimed to study the efficacy of sweet almond oil as an antidote in ALP toxicity. Methods: The […]
Acute and second-meal effects of almond form in impaired glucose tolerant adults: a randomized crossover trial.
BACKGROUND: Nut consumption may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The aim of the current study was to measure the acute and second-meal effects of morning almond consumption and determine the contribution of different nut fractions. METHODS: Fourteen impaired glucose tolerant (IGT) adults participated in a randomized; 5-arm; crossover design study where whole […]
Pasteurization process development for controlling Salmonella in in-shell almonds using radio frequency energy
Radio frequency (RF) treatment holds potential as a pasteurization method to control Salmonella in almonds without causing a substantial loss of product quality. Thermal resistance of Salmonella can be reduced by increasing water activity; thus a soaking process was designed prior to RF treatments. A pilot-scale 27 MHz; 6 kW RF heating system was used […]
Acute and second-meal effects of almond form in impaired glucose tolerant adults: a randomized crossover trial.
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Nut consumption may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The aim of the current study was to measure the acute and second-meal effects of morning almond consumption and determine the contribution of different nut fractions. METHODS: Fourteen impaired glucose tolerant (IGT) adults participated in a randomized; 5-arm; crossover design study where […]
Determination of fatty acid composition of -irradiated hazelnuts; walnuts; almonds; and pistachios
Hazelnut; walnut; almonds and pistachio nuts were treated with 1; 3; 5; and 7 kGy of gamma irradiation. Oil content; free fatty acid; peroxide value and fatty acid composition of the nuts were investigated immediately after irradiation. The data obtained from the experiments indicated that gamma irradiation did not cause any significant change in the […]
Effects of almond dietary supplementation on coronary heart disease lipid risk factors and serum lipid oxidation parameters in men with mild hyperlipidemia
Objectives: Oxidation and level of plasma lipids are closely implicated in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). Dietary almond supplementation may participate in beneficial effects on CHD lipid risk factor levels and their susceptibility to oxidative modification. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with almond on serum […]
Most-probable-number determination of salmonella levels in naturally contaminated raw almonds using two sample preparation methods
Pathogens occurring in particulate foods may be unevenly distributed; which may impact interpretation of most-probable-number (MPN) values. The MPN analysis of Salmonella in naturally contaminated raw almonds was conducted using two sample preparation methods. Raw almond kernels (3;698 samples) and inshell almonds (455 samples) were collected from almond processors throughout California during the 2006 and […]