Effect of micro-encapsulated antioxidant formulations on mycobiota, residual levels, sensory analyses and insect pest attack in stored peanuts.

The in situ effect of microencapsulated 2(3)-tert-butyl-4 hydroxyanisole (BHA) on stored peanuts (Arachis hipogaea) intended for human consumption was evaluated. Peanut were stored unshelled in flexible containers called "big bags" that were made of polypropylene raffia. 100 kg of peanuts were used in each big bag and stored in refrigerated cells (<18 °C) for about 5 months in two different peanut processing companies […]

Acceptability of Peanut Skins as a Natural Antioxidant in Flavored Coated Peanuts.

Peanut skins are a low‐value byproduct of the peanut processing industry. Following their removal during the preparation of common peanut products, they are either discarded or used as a minor component of animal feed. Studies have found peanuts skins to be rich in health promoting phenolic compounds and thus have potential as a functional food […]

Release of Major Peanut Allergens from Their Matrix under Various pH and Simulated Saliva Conditions—Ara h2 and Ara h6 Are Readily Bio-Accessible.

The oral mucosa is the first immune tissue that encounters allergens upon ingestion of food. We hypothesized that the bio-accessibility of allergens at this stage may be a key determinant for sensitization. Light roasted peanut flour was suspended at various pH in buffers mimicking saliva. Protein concentrations and allergens profiles were determined in the supernatants. […]

Storage stability of organophosphorus pesticide residues in peanut and soya bean extracted solutions.

This study was performed to determine the storage stability of organophosphorus pesticide residues in high oil content commodity matrices, peanut and soya bean. The storage conditions included different types of solvents (ethyl acetate, acetone and hexane) and corresponding extracted matrix solutions, light and temperature. It was found that three pesticides degraded quickly especially in ethyl acetate solvent. […]

New tools to screen wild peanut species for aflatoxin accumulation and genetic fingerprinting.

BACKGROUND: Aflatoxin contamination in peanut seeds is still a serious problem for the industry and human health. No stable aflatoxin resistant cultivars have yet been produced, and given the narrow genetic background of cultivated peanuts, wild species became an important source of genetic diversity. Wild peanut seeds, however, are not abundant, thus, an effective method […]

Detection, Purity Analysis, and Quality Assurance of Adulterated Peanut (Arachis Hypogaea) Oils.

The intake of adulterated and unhealthy oils and trans-fats in the human diet has had negative health repercussions, including cardiovascular disease, causing millions of deaths annually. Sadly, a significant percentage of all consumable products including edible oils are neither screened nor monitored for quality control for various reasons. The prospective intake of adulterated oils and […]