Turning nuts and peanuts into functional spreads with bioactive compounds as an opportunity for innovation
Nuts such as Brazil nut, cashew nuts, pecan nuts, pistachios, and walnut; peanut; and their press cakes may be valued through their use in innovative vegetable-based spreads for balanced diets. This review addressed the relevant scientific and technological aspects for designing functional spreads from nutritious nuts and peanuts, rich in bioactive compounds. The latest studies […]
Functional foods modulating inflammation and metabolism in chronic diseases: a systematic review
Chronic diseases are responsible for approximately 71% global deaths. These are characterized by chronic low-grade inflammation and metabolic alterations. "Functional foods" have been attributed with anti-inflammatory properties, demonstrated in cell lines and murine models; however, studies in humans are inconclusive. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify clinical trials that analyzed changes in […]
Improving the quality of vegetable oils treated with phytochemicals: a comparative study.
In this study, sunflower, corn, peanut and hazelnut oils were investigated according to their oxidative stability and antioxidant activity parameters. The related vegetable oils were treated with gallic acid, rutin and carotenoid. Olive leaf extract having a large variety of phytochemical was also valorized. After the leaf samples were extracted through a homogenizer, they were […]
Potential probiotic and food protection role of wild yeasts isolated from pistachio fruits (Pistacia vera).
Background: The biotechnological potential of yeasts from nuts such as pistachio, not only for health applications but also for industry use, is scarcely studied. Interest in the probiotic capability of yeasts has increased in the past years as well as their utilisation as food or feed preservatives. Their capabilities as biocontrol against problematic (spoilage or toxigenic) […]
Sensory and Nutritional Properties of Peanut‐Based Beverages: A Promising Solution for Undernutrition in Malawi and Possibly Beyond.
Background: Undernutrition remains a challenge in countries like Malawi. To address this challenge, the search for effective nutrition interventions is on-going. In this study, sensory profiles of six peanut-based beverage prototypes were determined. Three of the prototypes had barley malt, and the other three had sorghum malt in their formulations. Nutrient profiles were determined using official […]
Synbiotic yoghurt with walnut and cereal brittle added as a next‐generation bioactive compound: Development and characteristics.
The article presents a technology developed for the production of synbiotic Yoghurt with new bioactive filler based on natural components. The Yoghurt has prebiotic and sorption properties. A higher consumer appeal of the product developed has been substantiated; its characteristics compared with the Yoghurt of traditional production technology have been presented. The brittle, containing peeled walnuts, […]
Antibacterial Properties and Effects of Fruit Chilling and Extract Storage on Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic and Anthocyanin Content of Four Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Cultivars.
Phoenix dactylifera or date palm fruits are reported to contain natural compounds that exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This research aimed to study the effect of fruit chilling at 4 °C for 8 weeks, extract storage at -20 °C for 5 weeks, and extraction solvents (methanol or acetone) on total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity […]
The role of plant cell wall encapsulation and porosity in regulating lipolysis during the digestion of almond seeds.
Previous studies have provided evidence that the physical encapsulation of intracellular nutrients by cell walls of plant foods (i.e. dietary fibre) plays a predominant role in influencing macronutrient bioaccessibility (release) from plant foods during human digestion. One unexplored aspect of this is the extent to which digestive enzymes can pass through the cell-wall barrier and […]