Extending Storage Potential of De‐hulled Fresh Pistachios in Passive‐Modified Atmosphere.

BACKGROUND: The effects of passive-modified atmosphere packaging (passive-MAP) on the postharvest quality of de-hulled fresh pistachios (Pistacia vera L. cv. Kerman) stored at cold temperature (0 ± 0.5 °C) and 90 ± 1% R.H. was investigated with fruits under ambient air condition as the control treatment. The fruit quality parameters measured included kernel firmness, color […]

Determination of serotonin in nuts and nut containing products by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.

An ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method was developed for the determination of serotonin in raw and roasted nuts (almond, Brazil nut, cashew, chestnut, coconut, hazelnut, Macadamia nut, pecan, peanut, pine nut, pistachio and walnut) as well as nut products (nut containing snack bars, chocolate and spreads) for the first time. Water extraction without prior defatting […]

Peanut Allergy in Spanish Children: Comparative Profile of Peanut Allergy versus Tolerance.

BACKGROUND: Peanut storage proteins (Ara h 1, Ara h 2, and Ara h 3) have been described as the major peanut allergens in children, although not all peanut-sensitized individuals have clinical reactivity after exposure. OBJECTIVES: We studied the sensitization profile of peanut-allergic and peanut-tolerant children in a pediatric cohort. METHODS: The clinical features and sensitization […]

The functional biology of peanut allergens and possible links to their allergenicity

Peanut is one of the most common food triggers of fatal anaphylaxis worldwide although peanut allergy affects only 1-2% of the general population. Peanuts are the source of highly potent allergenic proteins. It is emerging that the allergenicity of certain proteins is linked to their biological function. Peanut is an unusual crop in that it flowers above […]

Seminar: Discover Turkish Organics, February 15, BIOFACH, Nuremberg (Germany)

Join the Seminar: Discover Turkish Organics at Mailand, Nürnberg Convention Center Mitte, Level 1. If you wish to join please click the link and fill out the application form: Register BIOFACH is the place where people share their passionate interest in organic food, get to know each other and exchange views, and this since 1990.  

American Pistachio Industry Annual Conference

The pistachio industry's biggest event of the year will take place once again at the picturesque JW Marriott Resort & Spa, in Palm Desert, February 25-27, 2019. APG19's program will be filled with important organization and industry updates, informative sessions, and educational opportunities. https://www.apgpower.org/apc19/

Nut Consumption May Help Improve “Good” Cholesterol Functions

A recent study published in the Molecular nutrition & food research journal, evaluated if a higher consumption of cardioprotective food groups (virgin olive oil, nuts, fruits/vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and wine) were associated with "good cholesterol" improvements in adults with high cardiovascular risk.

A New Plant-Based Diet Would Change the Planet’s Future

The Lancet, one of the most prestigious and best-known medical journals, has published a special report with some new diet recommendations. This report was prepared by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems.