Acute and second-meal effects of almond form in impaired glucose tolerant adults: a randomized crossover trial.
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Nut consumption may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The aim of the current study was to measure the acute and second-meal effects of morning almond consumption and determine the contribution of different nut fractions. METHODS: Fourteen impaired glucose tolerant (IGT) adults participated in a randomized; 5-arm; crossover design study where […]
Ultrasensitive nanogold probe-based immunochromatographic assay for simultaneous detection of total aflatoxins in peanuts.
Abstract: An ultrasensitive immunochromatographic (IC) assay for simultaneous detection of total aflatoxins (AFB1; AFB2; AFG1; and AFG2) was developed to meet the requirement for rapidly monitoring aflatoxins in agro-products. The assay was based on a competitive format and its sensitivity was improved by using a novel criterion to screen the optimal amount of monoclonal antibody […]
Enzymatic Treatment of Peanut Kernels to Reduce Allergen Levels.
Abstract: This study investigated the use of enzymatic treatment to reduce peanut allergens in peanut kernels as affect by processing conditions. Two major peanut allergens; Ara h 1 and Ara h 2; were used as indicators of process effectiveness. Enzymatic treatment effectively reduced Ara h 1 and Ara h 2 in roasted peanut kernels by […]
The effect of late pregnancy consumption of date fruit on labour and delivery.
Abstract: We set out to investigate the effect of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) consumption on labour parameters and delivery outcomes. Between 1 February 2007 and 31 January 2008 at Jordan University of Science and Technology; a prospective study was carried out on 69 women who consumed six date fruits per day for 4 weeks prior […]
Preliminary characterization of food tablets from date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and spirulina (Spirulina sp.) powders.
Abstract: In this work; some physical properties (hardness; friability; disintegration time and erosion) of food tablets containing various food powders obtained from dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.); spirulina (Spirulina sp.) and oranges (juice and zest) were investigated. Also; experimental data related to the release kinetic of phycocyanin (antioxidant substance of spirulina) into different liquid mediums; correctly […]
Review on advanced of solar assisted chemical heat pump dryer for agriculture produce
Over the past three decades there has been nearly exponential growth in drying R&D on a global scale. Improving of the drying operation to save energy; improve product quality as well as reduce environmental effect remained as the main objectives of any development of drying system. A solar assisted chemical heat pump dryer is a […]
Nut consumption; weight gain and obesity: Epidemiological evidence
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Short-term trials support that adding tree nuts or peanuts to usual diets does not induce weight gain. We reviewed the available epidemiological evidence on long-term nut consumption and body weight changes. We also report new results from the SUN ("Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra") cohort. METHODS AND RESULTS: Published epidemiologic studies with =1-yr […]
Nuts: Anti-atherogenic food?
The prevalence of cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality is increasing worldwide. This fact is mainly attributed to the modern lifestyle with predominant characteristics the change of dietary habits and the reduced physical activity which lead to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Therefore; drastic dietary interventions are considered necessary […]
Physicochemical changes in Mazafati date fruits incubated in hot acetic acid for accelerated ripening to prevent diseases and decay
A method was developed and optimized for the accelerated ripening of date fruits of cultivar ÂMazafati to prevent diseases and decay. The date fruits were incubated in hot acetic acid solution 0.5% at 40 + 1 °C for 72 h. During the process some physicochemical changes in the fruits were studied and were found to […]
The effect of genotype and roasting on the fatty acid composition of peanuts.
The impact of two factors; genotype (G) and treatment (raw or roasted peanut) (T); on the chemical composition of peanuts was studied using a chemometric method and Tukey's test. The peanut genotypes evaluated were cultivar cavalo vermelho (CCV); cultivar cavalo rosa (CCR) and cultivar tatu (CTA); in both raw and roasted states. The total lipid […]