The Effects of Nut Consumption on Vascular Function.
Vascular stiffness can be measured using numerous techniques including assessments of central haemodynamics, aortic arterial stiffness, and indices of aortic wave reflection and endothelial dilatation. Impaired vascular function is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Epidemiological studies indicate that regular nut consumption reduces CVD risk, with one of the proposed mechanisms being via […]
The Effect of Microwave Pretreatment on Micronutrient Contents, Oxidative Stability and Flavor Quality of Peanut Oil.
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the changes in extraction yield, physicochemical properties, micronutrients content, oxidative stability and flavor quality of cold pressed peanut oil extracted from microwave (MW) treated seeds (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 min, 700 W). The acid value and peroxide value of extracted oil from MW-treated peanuts were slightly […]
A comprehensive review of the value-added uses of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) skins and by-products.
Globally, peanut seeds are grown for oil production, peanut butter, confections, snacks and protein extenders, leaving the peanut by-products (skins, peanut hulls) as waste for disposal. Numerous studies have identified the value added attributes of peanut skins and/or peanut skin extracts as an antioxidant, functional food ingredient, animal production feed ingredient, and antimicrobial agent. This […]
Insights into tree nut and sesame consumption from a cohort of 80 peanut‐allergic children.
Peanut allergy is increasing in prevalence in the US according to reports [1] and has become a global concern. Sensitization to tree nuts is common with reported rates of up to 86% for multi-nut sensitization with increasing age [2] [3]. In addition, peanut allergy has been associated with an increased risk of sesame sensitization and […]
Chemically modified peanut extract shows increased safety while maintaining immunogenicity.
BACKGROUND: Peanuts are most responsible for food-induced anaphylaxis in adults in developed countries. An effective and safe immunotherapy is urgently needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the immunogenicity, allergenicity and immunotherapeutic efficacy of a well characterized chemically modified peanut extract (MPE) adsorbed to Al(OH)3. METHODS: Peanut extract (PE) was modified by reduction […]
Oxidative stability, affective and discriminative sensory test of high oleic and regular peanut oil with addition of oregano essential oil.
Peanut oil is widely used in food but is susceptible to oxidation. This study investigated the antioxidant stability of high oleic (HO: 78.85 g/100 g oleic acid) and regular (C: 43.85 g/100 g oleic acid) peanut oils with oregano essential oil (OEO) added as a natural antioxidant. OEO contained γ-terpinene (25.71%), carvacrol (16.73%) and terpinen-4-ol (16.17%) as the principal […]
Different thermal processing effects on peanut allergenicity.
BACKGROUND: Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies worldwide. Studies have shown that the incidence of peanut allergies in Western-born Asians is higher than that in Asia-born Asians. Notably, Europeans and Americans mostly eat roasted peanuts, whereas Asians mostly eat boiled or fried peanuts. RESULTS: BALB/c mice were sensitized using purified protein […]
Aptamer as capture agent in enzyme-linked apta-sorbent assay (ELASA) for ultrasensitive detection of Aflatoxin B1.
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), is one of the most toxic mycotoxins found to contaminate various food commodities like cereals, dried fruits, tree nuts, spices and crude vegetable oils. In spite of considerable progress in analytical techniques, there is still a need to develop rapid and highly sensitive detection platforms for AFB1. In this study, AFB1 specific aptamer was used as […]
Recent advances in understanding and preventing peanut and tree nut hypersensitivity.
Peanut allergy, the most persistent and deadly of the food allergies, has become more prevalent worldwide in recent decades. Numerous explanations have been offered for the rise in peanut allergy, which has been more pronounced in Western, industrialized nations. In infants who are at increased risk of peanut allergy, new evidence indicates that early introduction […]
Managing Cross-Reactivity in Those with Peanut Allergy.
Peanut is an allergenic legume that can cross-react with other plant-based foods, notably other legumes and tree nuts. Peanut allergic individuals can be both co-sensitized as well as co-allergic to such items, requiring foresight when eliciting a clinical history of reaction, in the diagnostic evaluation of such allergies, and in the counseling of patients as to food […]