Fungal Variation during Peanut Paste Storage.

Peanut paste produced in multipurpose mills is very often the site of choice for fungal contaminants that pose a major risk to consumers. The objective of this study is to evaluate the level of fungal contamination of peanut paste produced according to different moulding processes during storage. Thirty samples of peanut paste were produced from […]

Are current analytical methods suitable to verify VITAL® 2.0/3.0 Allergen Reference doses for EU Allergens in Foods?

Food allergy affects up to 6% of Europeans. Allergen identification is important for the risk assessment and management of the inadvertent presence of allergens in foods. The VITAL® initiative for voluntary incidental trace allergen labeling suggests protein reference doses, based on clinical reactivity in food challenge studies, at or below which voluntary labelling is unnecessary. […]

Risk of shared equipment in restaurants for peanut-allergic consumers: a simulation for preparing Asian foods.

Background: Allergic reactions to meals consumed outside the home are common, can be severe and sometimes fatal. Objective: To quantify the risk reduction potentially achieved by increasing an individual's threshold sensitivity to peanut (such as via immunotherapy) in scenarios of peanut exposure through shared kitchen materials in a restaurant setting. Methods: Three versions of popular peanut-containing sauces were […]

Implementation of the Addendum Guidelines for Peanut Allergy Prevention by US Allergists, a Survey conducted by the NIAID, in Collaboration with the AAAAI.

Background: In 2017, the Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy were published with recommendations on early introduction of peanut-containing foods based on infants' clinical history. Objective: To conduct a nationwide U.S. survey to assess Guidelines implementation among allergists and immunologists who manage infants for food allergy. Methods: Survey invitations were delivered to 3281 non-retired, U.S. members […]

Edible Nuts for Memory.

Nuts hold prime significance throughout the world as they offer multiple health benefits owing to their highly nutritious profile. A number of scientific studies have demonstrated their actions against inflammation, oxidative damage, the aging process, as well as dementia or memory loss. However, only walnuts, followed by almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios, have shown promising results […]

Development of an antioxidant formula based on peanut by‐products and effects on sensory properties and aroma stability of fortified peanut snacks during storage.

Background: An antioxidant formula based on peanut skins and hulls, was developed and characterized for total and single polyphenols, and antioxidant power, considering the contribution provided by each peanut by-product. Then, it was evaluated for its effect on sensory properties and aroma stability of peanut bars over a 100-day period. To this purpose, snacks fortified and […]

Iminodiacetic acid functionalized magnetic peanut husk for the removal of methylene blue from solution: characterization and equilibrium studies.

A novel adsorbent PN-Fe3O4-IDA was developed by the chemical modification of magnetic peanut husk with iminodiacetic acid (IDA) and its efficacy for the sequestration of cationic dyes assessed using methylene blue (MB) as a model. This modification process enhanced the adsorption capacity of peanut husk as an adsorbent for dye sequestration and at the same […]

Long-Term, Open-Label Extension Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Epicutaneous Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy in Children: PEOPLE 3-Year Results.

Background: We previously reported the safety and efficacy of epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT™) for peanut allergy (250 μg, daily epicutaneous peanut protein; DBV712 250μg) in a 12-month randomized controlled study (PEPITES) of peanut-allergic children aged 4-11 years. Objective: To assess interim safety and efficacy of an additional 2 years of EPIT from the ongoing (5-year treatment) open-label extension […]

Immunoglobulin E-Binding Pattern of Canadian Peanut Allergic Children and Cross-Reactivity with Almond, Hazelnut and Pistachio.

Peanut allergic individuals can be both co-sensitized and co-allergic to peanut and tree nuts. At the moment, standard diagnostic approaches do not always allow differentiation between clinically relevant sensitization and nonsignificant cross-reactions, and the responsibility of each allergen remains unclear. The objective of this study was therefore to determine a peanut sensitization profile in a […]

Assessment of Pediatrician Awareness and Implementation of the Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States.

Importance: The 2017 Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States recommend that pediatricians assess infant peanut allergy risk and introduce peanut in the diet at age 4 to 6 months. Early introduction has the potential to prevent peanut allergy development. Objectives: To measure the rates of guideline awareness and implementation and to […]