Hepatoprotective effects of almond oil against carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury in rats

This research aimed at evaluating the protective effects of almond oil against acute hepatic injury induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats. The study results showed that animals received almond oil prior to the administration of CCl4 significantly decreased serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT); aspartate aminotransferase (AST); alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities; and total […]

Neuroprotective effects of almond skins in experimental spinal cord injury

Background & Aims: Functional deficits following spinal cord injury (SCI) arise from both mechanical injury and from secondary tissue reactions involving inflammation. Natural almond skins (NS) were tested to evaluate anti-inflammatory effects on an animal model of SCI. Methods: SCI was induced by the application of vascular clips to the dura via a four-level T5–T8 […]

Investigation of the roasting conditions with minimal acrylamide generation in tropical almond (Terminalia catappa) nuts by response surface methodology

Considering the importance of acrylamide in heated foods; a study was conducted to find optimum conditions for roasting that will produce minimal acrylamide concentration in tropical almond nuts. The data obtained were analysed using response surface methodology. The results revealed that the most significant (P < 0.05) roasting conditions that affect the acrylamide concentration were […]

Study on antioxidant activity of common dry fruits

This study investigates the antioxidant activity of different dry fruits (almonds; walnut; cashew nut; raisins and chironji) through several chemical and biochemical assays: reducing power; lipid peroxidation damage in biomembranes and determination of antioxidant enzymes activity (SOD and CAT). To estimate the total phenolic content; the assay using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent was used. The EC(50) values […]

Almond quality as influenced by radio frequency heat treatments for disinfestation

Increased regulation of chemical fumigants has forced the almond industry to seek alternatives for postharvest control of insect pests in raw almonds. This paper reports developments of non-chemical treatment for postharvest disinfestation of almonds using radio frequency (RF) energy. A pilot-scale 27 MHz RF unit was used to evaluate effects of a RF treatment protocol […]

The influence of roasting; pasteurization; and storage on the polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity of California almond skins

Polyphenols and antioxidant activity of skins from California almonds subjected to roasting; pasteurization; and storage were determined by LC-MS quantification; total phenols (TP); and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Pasteurization did not significantly change TP; FRAP; or flavonoids and phenolic acids (FP). Roasted almonds had 26% less TP and 34% less FRAP than raw; but […]

The uses and properties of almond oil

Almond oil [Oleum amygdalae] has long been used in complementary medicine circles for its numerous health benefits. Although no conclusive scientific data exists currently; almonds and almond oil have many properties including anti-inflammatory; immunity-boosting and anti-hepatotoxicity effects. Further; associations between almond oil and improved bowel transit have been made; which consequently reduces irritable bowel syndrome […]

Almond consumption improved glycemic control and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Almond consumption is associated with ameliorations in obesity; hyperlipidemia; hypertension; and hyperglycemia. The hypothesis of this 12-week randomized crossover clinical trial was that almond consumption would improve glycemic control and decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease in 20 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (9 male; 11 female; 58 years old; body mass […]