Metabolomics unveils urinary changes in subjects with metabolic syndrome following 12-week nuts consumption
Through an HPLC-q-ToF-MS-driven non-targeted metabolomics approach; we aimed to discriminate changes in the urinary metabolome of subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS); following 12 weeks of mixed nuts consumption (30g/day); compared to sex- and age-matched individuals given a control diet. The urinary metabolome corresponding to the nuts-enriched diet clearly clustered in a distinct group; and the […]
Comparison of dry; wet and microwave digestion methods for the multi element determination in some dried fruit samples by ICP-OES
The aim of this study was used to investigate the level of trace metals (Ba; Pb; Cd; Mn; Cr; Co; Ni; Cu; Mn; Zn; Sr and Fe) in some dried fruits (Prunus domestica L.; Ficus carica L.; Morus alba L.; Vitis vinifera L.; Prunus armeniaca L.; and Malus domestica) samples from Turkey. Trace elements were […]
Use of date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) blanching water for reconstituting milk powder: yogurt manufacture
The processing of dates yields high volumes of blanching water. The use of such blanching water for reconstituting skim milk powder to produce low fat yogurt was studied. Physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of two date cultivars (Medjoul and Confitera) blanching water were determined. Quality characteristics of yogurts (control; Medjoul and Confitera) were evaluated during […]
Hepatoprotective effects of pecan nut shells on ethanol-induced liver damage
The hepatoprotective activity of the aqueous extract of the shells of pecan nut was investigated against ethanol-induced liver damage. This by-product of the food industry is popularly used to treat toxicological diseases. We evaluated the phytochemical properties of pecan shell aqueous extract (AE) and its in vitro and ex vivo antioxidant activity. The AE was […]
Interactions between vegetative and generative growth and between crop generations in fig tree (Ficus carica L.)
Yield in fruit trees strongly depends on the balance between vegetative growth and fruiting. This balance is particularly complex in fig tree (Ficus carica L.); in which two generations of figs (Breba and Main crop) develop along an annual shoot and compete with two consecutive growth seasons. For better understanding the interaction between vegetative growth […]
Solar drying of agricultural products: A review
The use of solar energy in recent years had reached a remarkable edge. The continuous research for an alternative power source due to the perceived scarcity of fuel fossils is its driving force. It had become even more popular as the cost of fossil fuel continues to rise. Of all the renewable sources of energy […]
Effect of pollination intensity; frequency and pollen source on fig (Ficus carica L.) productivity and fruit quality
Yield and fruit quality in fig (Ficus carica L.) are highly dependent on cultural practices especially caprification (pollination). However; this technique remains not well controlled in Tunisia. This study was conducted during two successive years; 2009 and 2010; to investigate different pollination conditions; i.e. number of caprifigs and repetitions of caprification on fruiting of two […]
Comparative effects of dried plum and dried apple on bone in postmenopausal women
Aside from existing drug therapies; certain lifestyle and nutritional factors are known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Among the nutritional factors; dried plum or prunes (Prunus domestica L.) is the most effective fruit in both preventing and reversing bone loss. The objective of the present study was to examine the extent to which dried […]
Toxigenic fungi and ochratoxin A associated to nuts in Saudi Arabia
Effect of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods given at 2 levels of intensity of dietary advice on serum lipids in hyperlipidemia: a randomized controlled trial
CONTEXT: Combining foods with recognized cholesterol-lowering properties (dietary portfolio) has proven highly effective in lowering serum cholesterol under metabolically controlled conditions. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a dietary portfolio administered at 2 levels of intensity on percentage change in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) among participants following self-selected diets. DESIGN; SETTING; AND PARTICIPANTS: A parallel-design […]