Hepatoprotective effects of almond oil against carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury in rats

This research aimed at evaluating the protective effects of almond oil against acute hepatic injury induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats. The study results showed that animals received almond oil prior to the administration of CCl4 significantly decreased serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT); aspartate aminotransferase (AST); alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities; and total […]

Neuroprotective effects of almond skins in experimental spinal cord injury

Background & Aims: Functional deficits following spinal cord injury (SCI) arise from both mechanical injury and from secondary tissue reactions involving inflammation. Natural almond skins (NS) were tested to evaluate anti-inflammatory effects on an animal model of SCI. Methods: SCI was induced by the application of vascular clips to the dura via a four-level T5–T8 […]

Investigation of the roasting conditions with minimal acrylamide generation in tropical almond (Terminalia catappa) nuts by response surface methodology

Considering the importance of acrylamide in heated foods; a study was conducted to find optimum conditions for roasting that will produce minimal acrylamide concentration in tropical almond nuts. The data obtained were analysed using response surface methodology. The results revealed that the most significant (P < 0.05) roasting conditions that affect the acrylamide concentration were […]

Cell proliferation inhibitory and apoptosis inducing properties of anacardic acid and lunasin in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells

The combination of two or more chemopreventive agents is currently being used to inhibitory effects on breast cancer cells. Anacardic acid and lunasin are two plant-derived compounds that have been associated with anti-carcinogenic properties. These compounds show inhibitory effects on cell proliferation and inducing properties of apoptosis in human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cell line. Both […]

An assessment of nutritional information in oral health education leaflets

INTRODUCTION: Dental caries prevalence in UK children remains high and obesity; closely linked to Type 2 diabetes; is rising. Literature suggests that dentists may not give dietary advice due to a lack of clear and consistent guidelines. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine whether oral health education leaflets with a food and […]

Antioxidant; larvicidal and antiacetylcholinesterase activities of cashew nut shell liquid constituents

Anacardic acid; cardanol and cardol; the main constituents of natural cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL); were obtained by solvent extraction and assayed for antioxidant; larvicidal and antiacetylcholinesterase activity. Their relative percent composition was obtained by HPLC analysis. Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH and ABTS(+) tests; which showed cardanol as the most active; followed […]

Effects of roasting on taste-active compounds of Turkish hazelnut varieties (Corylus avellana L.)

The effect of roasting on taste-active components of 18 native hazelnut varieties; grown in the Giresun province of Turkey; was assessed. Samples were examined for their sugars; organic acids; condensed tannins; and free phenolic acids. Six sugars (fructose; glucose; sucrose; myo-inositol; raffinose; and stachyose); seven organic acids (oxalic; maleic; citric; malic; lactic; succinic; and acetic); […]

Dropping macadamia nuts-in-shell reduces kernel roasting quality

BACKGROUND: Macadamia nuts ('nuts-in-shell') are subjected to many impacts from dropping during postharvest handling; resulting in damage to the raw kernel. The effect of dropping on roasted kernel quality is unknown. Macadamia nuts-in-shell were dropped in various combinations of moisture content; number of drops and receiving surface in three experiments. After dropping; samples from each […]

The effect of a beta-mannanase-based enzyme on growth performance and humoral immune response of broiler chickens fed diets containing graded levels of whole dates

The use of low-quality whole dates in broilers' diets was evaluated. The apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) of whole dates and date pits was determined with or without a beta-mannanase-based enzyme (Hemicell–a registered trademark of ChemGen Corp.; Gaithersburg; MD. Dried Bacillus lentus fermentation solubles with 158 million units/kg minimum enzyme activity. Recommended usage rate is 0.4 […]