Mitigating tropical cyclone susceptibility in pecan (Carya illinoinensis) orchards

The production of tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and pecans is a globally important agricultural industry. Climate risk posed to tree nut orchards was recently brought to light by a series of severe tropical cyclone impacts to the primary pecan-producing areas of Georgia, USA which caused $1.2 billion USD in losses. Understanding how […]

Pecan Consumption Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adults

Objectives: Tree nut intake benefits cardiometabolic health, but polyphenol-rich pecans have been less studied. The aim of this dissertation was to evaluate the cardiometabolic effects of consuming pecans in place of usual snacks compared to usual intake in adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases. Methods: This was a 12-week parallel randomized controlled trial in which […]

Study on techno-functional properties of pecan flour with different lipid content

Pecan flour, obtained from the solid residue left after walnut oil extraction, is rich in proteins, dietary fiber, and phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. This study evaluates the techno-functional properties of pecan flour with varying lipid contents. Key parameters include color (L*, a*, and b* values), bulk density, oil absorption capacity (OAC), water absorption capacity […]

Pecan Intake Improves Lipoprotein Particle Concentrations Compared with Usual Intake in Adults at Increased Risk of Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Pecan consumption consistently improves lipoproteins, but less research has investigated the effect of pecans on lipoprotein subfractions. Objectives: The aim was to investigate the effect of substitution of usual snack foods with 57 g/d of pecans on lipoprotein particle subfractions and apolipoproteins compared with continuing usual intake after 12 wk. Exploratory analyses evaluated effects […]

Consuming Pecans as a Snack Improves Lipids/Lipoproteins and Diet Quality Compared to Usual Diet in Adults at Increased Risk for Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: The vascular and cardiometabolic effects of pecans are relatively under-studied. Objectives: The aim was to examine how substitution of usual snack foods with 57 g/day of pecans affects vascular health, risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases and diet quality, compared to continuing usual intake in individuals at risk for cardiometabolic diseases. Methods: A 12-week single-blinded, […]

Pecan-medicinal crops intercropping improved soil fertility and promoted interactions between soil microorganisms and metabolites

Background: Pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) Koch] is a widely cultivated dried fruit and woody oil tree with high economic value. Continuous sole planting of pecan caused some land to lie idle and deterioration of soil conditions. Tree and medicinal crops intercropping represents an environmental-friendly and economically feasible solution to these issues. Thus, we aimed to […]

New Meta-Analysis Strengthens Evidence That Nuts May Lower Cardiovascular Risk

The findings refute a study questioning the benefits of nut consumption A systematic review and meta-analysis funded by the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has just been published in the prestigious scientific journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.[1] The study showed that current evidence provides a good indication that consuming nuts may advantageously […]

INC Unveils Gen Z Preferences for Nuts and Dried Fruits and Snacking in Latin America

Peanuts, almonds and walnuts are consumed the most among Gen Z in Latin America 96% snack between meals, yogurt, dairy products, and fresh fruits being common choices Taste and health benefits are the primary drivers for consuming nuts and dried fruits INC’s NutTunes campaign set to encourage nut and dried fruit consumption through Spotify The […]