UNECE Agricultural Quality Standards

INC participated in the 75th Session of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, on November 19-21, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.

UNECE Agricultural Quality Standards

INC participated in the 75th Session of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, on November 19-21, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.

The INC Present at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference

The INC participated at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference that was held on November 19, 2019, in the U.S. Embassy in London, UK. The INC was represented by Mrs. Goretti Guasch, INC Executive Director, and Mr. Giles Hacking, Board Member.

The INC Present at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference

The INC participated at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference that was held on November 19, 2019, in the U.S. Embassy in London, UK. The INC was represented by Mrs. Goretti Guasch, INC Executive Director, and Mr. Giles Hacking, Board Member.

Habitual Nut Exposure, Assessed by Dietary and Multiple Urinary Metabolomic Markers, and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: The InCHIANTI Study.

Abstract: Scope: We prospectively evaluated the association between self-reported dietary intake and urinary metabolomic markers of habitual nut exposure with cognitive decline over a 3-year follow-up in an older Italian population. Methods and results: We selected 119 older participants, from the InCHIANTI cohort based on self-referred nut intake: the non-nut consumer (n = 72) and […]

Plant-Based Dietary Patterns, Plant Foods, and Age-Related Cognitive Decline.

The aging population is expanding, as is the prevalence of age-related cognitive decline (ARCD). Of the several risk factors that predict the onset and progression of ARCD, 2 important modifiable risk factors are diet and physical activity. Dietary patterns that emphasize plant foods can exert neuroprotective effects. In this comprehensive review, we examine studies in […]

Phase 2a randomized, placebo-controlled study of anti-IL-33 in peanut allergy.

BACKGROUNDIL-33, found in high levels in participants with allergic disorders, is thought to mediate allergic reactions. Etokimab, an anti-IL-33 biologic, has previously demonstrated a good safety profile and favorable pharmacodynamic properties in many clinical studies.METHODSIn this 6-week placebo-controlled phase 2a study, we evaluated the safety and the ability of a single dose of etokimab to […]

Plant Foods, Antioxidant Biomarkers, and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Mortality: A Review of the Evidence.

Although a high intake of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes has been recommended for chronic disease prevention, it has been unclear what is the optimal amount of intake of these foods and whether specific subtypes are particularly beneficial. The evidence from several recently published meta-analyses on plant foods and antioxidants […]

Phenolic Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Different Emirati Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Pits: A Comparative Study.

The biochemical composition, secondary metabolites (phenolic compounds, flavonoids) and antimicrobial potential of different varieties of Emirati date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) pits were investigated. Total phenolic acids (TPC) and total flavonoid contents (TFC) of the different date pits were measured using a Folin-Ciocalteau reagent. Different organic solvents [(n-hexane; H2O: EtOH (1:1); ethyl acetate; acetone: Water (1:1); and […]

Twelve complete chloroplast genomes of wild peanuts: great genetic resources and a better understanding of Arachis phylogeny.

BACKGROUND: The cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most important oilseed crops worldwide, however, its improvement is restricted by its narrow genetic base. The highly variable wild peanut species, especially within Sect. Arachis, may serve as a rich genetic source of favorable alleles to peanut improvement; Sect. Arachis is the biggest taxonomic section […]