Pistachio Green Hull Extract Induces Apoptosis Through Multiple Signaling Pathways by Causing Oxidative Stress on Colon Cancer Cells.
Background: Pistachio is considered to be one of the fifty foods with the highest antioxidant effect. However, the anticancer effect mechanisms of this plant extracts are unknown. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the anticancer effect of different extracts from green hull of pistachio. Methods: The cytotoxic effects of different solvent extracts on cancer and […]
Nuts and their Effect on Gut Microbiota, Gut Function and Symptoms in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.
Nuts contain fibre, unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols that may impact the composition of the gut microbiota and overall gut health. This study aimed to assess the impact of nuts on gut microbiota, gut function and gut symptoms via a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in healthy adults. Eligible RCTs were […]
Different drying methods of Pistacia Atlantica seeds: Impact on drying kinetics and selected quality properties.
The effect of different drying procedures on the quality characteristics of Pistacia atlantica subsp. kurdica is addressed in this work. Using five different drying methods include microwave, oven (40 and 60°C), sun, and shade, P. atlantica were dried. The variations in moisture content, drying rate, major components of essential oil, and texture property were assessed at the start and at the […]
Inactivation of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on dried fruit, pistachio nuts, cornflakes and chocolate crumb using a peracetic acid-ethanol based sanitizer or Advanced Oxidation Process.
Two decontamination methods were evaluated for inactivating a cocktail of Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes inoculated onto model low moisture foods (LMFs; dried strawberry, dried apple, raisins, chocolate crumb, cornflakes, shell-on or deshelled pistachio nuts). One treatment was based on a peracetic acid-ethanol (PAA-ethanol) sanitizer combination with the other being an Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) that […]
A preliminary assessment of dietary exposure of ochratoxin A in Central Anatolia Region, Turkey.
The aim of this study was to determine dietary exposure to ochratoxin A (OTA) in Turkish adults. In this study, 500 food samples (50 rice, 50 wheat bread, 50 pasta, 50 raisins, 50 dried figs, 50 pistachios, 50 hazelnuts, 50 almonds, 50 chilli, 25 coffee, and 25 cocoa) collected from Turkey were analysed with a […]
AFLA-PISTACHIO: Development of a Mechanistic Model to Predict the Aflatoxin Contamination of Pistachio Nuts.
In recent years, very many incidences of contamination with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in pistachio nuts have been reported as a major global problem for the crop. In Europe, legislation is in force and 12 μg/kg of AFB1 is the maximum limit set for pistachios to be subjected to physical treatment before human consumption. The goal of the […]
Effects of deficit irrigation, rootstock, and roasting on the contents of fatty acids, phytoprostanes, and phytofurans in pistachio kernels.
Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) is a drought-tolerant specie grown under the semiarid conditions of the Mediterranean basin. For this reason, it is essential to make an exhaustive quantification of yield and quality benefits of the kernels because the regulated deficit irrigation will allow significant water savings with a minimum impact on yield, while improving kernel […]
Effects of Pistachio Consumption in a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention on Weight Change, Cardiometabolic Factors, and Dietary Intake.
Epidemiological studies have linked regular nut consumption with lower body mass index and reduced likelihood of weight gain in adulthood. Nuts can displace other foods in the diet, and thus, promote a healthier dietary pattern. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of pistachio nut consumption in overweight/obese adults. This randomized controlled […]
Oil quality of pistachios (Pistacia vera L.) grown in East Azarbaijan, Iran.
Pistachio nut as a strategic product has a special place from nutritional and economical points of view. Its quality can be affected by variety, growing origin and climate. In the present study, the chemical composition of pistachio nuts harvested from different parts of East Azarbaijan province in Iran (Jolfa, Marand, Soufian, Azarshahr and Islamic Island) […]
The effect of pistachio by‐product extracts treatment in protecting soybean meal and canola meal protein from rumen microbial degradation.
Background: The industrial de-hulling of fresh pistachio generates a large quantity of pistachio by-products (PBP). This study was carried out to investigate the effects of treating soybean meal (SBM) and canola meal (CM) with tannin extracts derived from PBP on the protein fractions according to Cornell Net Carbohydrates and Protein System (CNCPS), rumen degradability and ruminal […]