Effects of energy-restricted diets with or without nuts on weight, body composition and glycaemic control in adults: a scoping review
Energy-restricted (ER) diets promote weight loss and improve body composition and glycaemic control. Nut consumption also improves these parameters. However, less is known about the combined benefit of these two strategies. This scoping review implemented a systematic search of Medline, Embase and Scopus to identify randomised controlled trials evaluating the effect of ER diets with […]
The Effect of Nighttime Pistachio Intake on Stool Microbiota of Individuals With Prediabetes: A 12-Week Randomized Crossover Trial
Objectives: Pistachios contain unsaturated fats, fiber, and phytosterols that can influence glycemia, cardiometabolic health, and may alter the gut microbiota. The aim was to assess the effects of pistachio consumption on the stool microbiota of adults with prediabetes (fasting plasma glucose [FPG] >100 mg/dL < 125 mg/dL). Methods: A secondary analysis of data from a […]
Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) consumption improves cognitive performance and mood in overweight young adults: A pilot study
This pilot study evaluated the impact of pistachio consumption on cognitive performance and mood in overweight young adults. Pistachios were characterized (chemical and nutraceutical), and a baseline-final, uncontrolled nutritional intervention was performed (28 g of pistachio/28 days). Psychometric tests were applied to estimate cognitive performance and mood; anthropometric evaluation, biochemical analysis, and plasma antioxidant activity […]
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 […]
Effects of enzymatic hydrolysis combined with pressured heating on tree nut allergenicity
Hazelnut, pistachio and cashew are tree nuts with health benefits but also with allergenic properties being prevalent food allergens in Europe. The allergic characteristics of these tree nuts after processing combining heat, pressure and enzymatic digestion were analyzed through in vitro (Western blot and ELISA) and in vivo test (Prick-Prick). In the analyzed population, the […]
Development and characterization of gelatin-based biodegradable films incorporated with pistachio shell hemicellulose
This study aimed to incorporate pistachio shell hemicellulose into a film of gelatin and glycerol for the production of biodegradable films. The gelatin and glycerol are chosen because of their functional properties, which make it extensively used in food industry. The film composition was defined after a statistical optimization by central composite face-centered design and […]
Validation of the NUT CRACKER diagnostic algorithm and prediction for cashew and pistachio co-allergy
Background: Due to the high cross sensitization among tree nuts, the NUT CRACKER study proposed a diagnostic algorithm to minimize the number of required oral food challenges (OFC). Objective: The objective of this study was to validate the algorithm for cashew and pistachio allergy and determine markers for allergic severity. Methods: Patients (n=125) aged 7.9 […]
Quality evaluation of fresh pistachios (Pistacia vera L.) cultivars coated with chitosan/TiO2 nanocomposite
Fresh pistachios are rich in dietary fiber, minerals and unsaturated fatty acids, but they have a short shelf life. This investigation examined the effect of pre-harvest foliar application with chitosan (500 and 1000 mg. L-1), nano-chitosan (250 and 500 mg. L-1), and chitosan/TiO2 nanocomposite (250 and 500 mg. L-1) coating films on the postharvest physiology […]
Effect of drought stress and subsequent re-watering on the physiology and nutrition of Pistacia vera and Pistacia atlantica
Arid and semi-arid regions are characterised by extreme conditions including drought stress and salinity. These factors profoundly affect the agricultural sector. The objective of this work is to study the effect of drought and re-watering on leaf gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and mineral nutrition in Pistacia vera and Pistacia atlantica. Water stress was applied to […]
Land Suitability Assessment for Pistachio Cultivation Using GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making: A Case Study of Mardin, Turkey
Site selection for pistachio orchards is an important issue for sustainable agricultural policies, crop productivity, agricultural planning, and communities. This study aims to investigate suitable places for pistachio in the Mardin Province (SE Turkey) by considering several variables, such as meteorological data, topographic conditions, economic factors, and soil characteristics, using Geographic Information System (GIS) and […]