Growth of Salmonella on Inoculated Inhull Pistachios during Postharvest Handling.
Salmonella has been isolated from dried pistachios in both postharvest and retail surveys. The source of Salmonella in pistachios is unknown, but introduction is possible at points during production, harvest, and postharvest activities. To examine the behavior of Salmonella on pistachios during simulated postharvest conditions, early-, mid-, and late-season inhull pistachios were collected from two commercial processors over five different harvests. Pistachios were inoculated with […]
Survival and Thermal Resistance of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on Almonds after Long-Term Storage.
Salmonella survival and thermal resistance on the surface of almond kernels were evaluated after periods of storage. Almond kernels were inoculated with Salmonella enteritidis PT 30 and equilibrated to 0.45 water activity. Samples were separated into two groups (I and II) and stored in sealed metal cans at room temperature. Group I samples (stored 7, […]
The false positive effect of residue of sulphur sources on dithiocarbamate analysis based on CS2 measurement.
Turkey plays an important role in the international trade of apricots as it has the largest production rate in the world. Since the sulphurisation process is allowed to be used for different products, the effect of residual sulphur and its compounds (which can be found in products as pesticide residues or additive residues) on the positive detection […]
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/
A New Plant-Based Diet Would Change the Planet’s Future
