2020 – Page 56 – International Nut & Dried Fruit Council

China: Export Tax Rebate Rates

On March 17, 2020, China announced an increase in the export Tax Rebate Rate for certain products, from 6% to 9% and from 9% to 13%, depending on the goods.

Canada: MRLs Update

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for tetraniliprole.

Almonds May Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency has notified the World Trade Organization of the draft resolutions regarding the active ingredients A18 – Abamectina (abamectin) and D06 – Deltametrina (deltamethrin) of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, on the Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.

Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the Variations to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (April 7, 2020).

Pistachios Are “Good” Sources of Protein

A study recently published in the Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture wanted to test if pistachios, both raw and roasted, contain a good protein quality.

Vitis vinifera L. Grape Skin Extract Prevents Development of Hypertension and Altered Lipid Profile in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats: Role of Oxidative Stress.

This study investigated the protective effect of a Vitis vinifera L. grape skin extract (ACH09) on blood pressure, lipid profile, and oxidative status in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). Systolic blood pressure (SBP), total cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels, as well as oxidative damage and antioxidant activity in the plasma and kidney, were evaluated in four experimental groups: […]

In vitro activity and formulation of a flavonoid-containing cashew pulp extract for the topical treatment of acne and the protection of skin against premature aging.

The cashew nut is an important product in Brazil, both for consumption and export, with the pulp of the cashew fruit being considered a by-product despite its high flavonoid content. In this study, the use of cashew pulp extract as a treatment for acne and in the prevention of early skin damage was investigated. Its […]

Chemical Composition, Total Phenols and Flavonoids Contents and Antioxidant Activity as Nutritive Potential of Roasted Hazelnut Skins (Corylus avellana L.).

The present study evaluates natural composition of Serbian roasted hazelnut skins (HS) with potential role in application as functional nutrient of various food products. Total phenols (TPC) and flavonoids contents (TFC) in HS extracts obtained with different ethanol concentrations (10%-I, 50%-II and 96%-III) and their antioxidant activities were investigated. The highest total phenols content (706.0 […]