The Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Metabolic Syndrome and its Components
Objectives: The aim of this study was to meta-analyze epidemiological studies and clinical trials that have assessed the effect of a Mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome (MS) as well as its components. Background: The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with low cardiovascular disease risk in adult population. Methods: The authors conducted a systematic review […]
Characterisation of selected hazelnut cultivars: phenology; growing and yielding capacity; market quality and nutraceutical value
Abstract BACKGROUND: Sixteen hazelnut cultivars growing in the continental climate of Slovenia were analysed over 15 years for their phenology; growth habit; yield potential; susceptibility to hazelnut weevil and the pomological traits and phenolic content of their nuts in order to obtain a complex value of these cultivars for growers; the confectionary industry and consumers. […]
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 […]
Molecular characterization and toxigenic profile of Aspergillus section Nigri populations isolated from the main grape-growing regions in Argentina.
AIMS: The objective of this study was to evaluate the biodiversity of Aspergillus section Nigri populations from Argentinean vineyards by morphological; toxigenic and AFLP analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five hundred and thirty-eight strains were isolated from grapes during 2006/07 and 2007/08 vintages. The morphological identification and toxigenic profile for all strains isolated were performed. Eighty-eight […]
Current guidelines for nut consumption are achievable and sustainable: a hazelnut intervention.
Abstract: Nuts are known for their hypocholesterolaemic properties; however; to achieve optimal health benefits; nuts must be consumed regularly and in sufficient quantity. It is therefore important to assess the acceptability of regular consumption of nuts. The present study examined the long-term effects of hazelnut consumption in three different forms on 'desire to consume' and […]
Pasteurization process development for controlling Salmonella in in-shell almonds using radio frequency energy
Radio frequency (RF) treatment holds potential as a pasteurization method to control Salmonella in almonds without causing a substantial loss of product quality. Thermal resistance of Salmonella can be reduced by increasing water activity; thus a soaking process was designed prior to RF treatments. A pilot-scale 27 MHz; 6 kW RF heating system was used […]
Single-tree nut immunotherapy attenuates allergic reactions in mice with hypersensitivity to multiple tree nuts
BACKGROUND: Allergic reactions to tree nuts are often severe and are outgrown in less than 10% of diagnosed patients. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether treatment of underlying tree nut sensitization will prevent allergic reactions to cross-reacting tree nuts and to determine the effects of single-tree nut immunotherapy on true multi-tree nut sensitization. METHODS: Cross-reactivity model: Cashew-sensitized […]
Effects of different forms of hazelnuts on blood lipids and a-tocopherol concentrations in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Diets high in nuts reduce cholesterol; probably due to their favorable lipid profile and other bioactive substances. However; the physical form of the nut may be important as the cell wall of intact nuts may limit the hypocholesterolemic effect of nuts by reducing lipid bioavailability. Therefore; we investigated the effects on blood lipids of […]