2021 – Page 55 – International Nut & Dried Fruit Council

Walnut oil alleviates DSS-induced colitis in mice by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation and regulating gut microbiota

Ulcerative colitis (UC) has become a global disease and closely related to changes in intestinal oxidative stress, inflammatory factors and gut microbiota. Furthermore, the NLRP3 inflammasome activation is a key cause in the pathogenesis of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. Recent data showed the potential antioxidative and anti-inflammatory advantage of walnut oil, which widely used […]

Adherence to a Supplemented Mediterranean Diet Drives Changes in the Gut Microbiota of HIV-1-Infected Individuals

Objective: The health effects of a supplemented Mediterranean diet (SMD) with extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and nuts are well documented in non-HIV-infected individuals. We hypothesised that the benefits of an SMD could be mediated by changes in the gut microbiota, even in those with an altered intestinal microbiota such as people living with HIV. Design: […]

Antioxidant Properties of Pecan Shell Bioactive Components of Different Cultivars and Extraction Methods

Pecan shells are a rich source of various bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study investigated the effect of pecan variety and method extraction on the antioxidant property of shell extracts. Twenty different varieties of pecan shells were subjected to either aqueous or ethanolic extraction and were examined for total phenolics and […]

Plant Prebiotics and Their Role in the Amelioration of Diseases

Prebiotics are either natural or synthetic non-digestible (non-)carbohydrate substances that boost the proliferation of gut microbes. Undigested fructooligosaccharides in the large intestine are utilised by the beneficial microorganisms for the synthesis of short-chain fatty acids for their own growth. Although various food products are now recognized as having prebiotic properties, several others, such as almonds, […]

Studying the Evaluation Model of the Nutritional Quality of Edible Vegetable Oil Based on Dietary Nutrient Reference Intake

Edible vegetable oils can provide most of the fatty acids, vitamin E, and certain phytochemicals necessary in the daily human diet to facilitate the required physiological activities. However, there are many types of edible vegetable oils on the market, and evaluating their nutritional quality is a matter of significant interest to consumers and producers. Most […]

Industry Leaders' Outlook for Nuts & Dried Fruits: A Year Since COVID-19

Join us for an overview of the state of the nut and dried fruit industry, demand and prospects. The session will feature discussions and perspectives from industry leaders from the Americas, Europe and Asia. Chaired by Mr. Michael Hohmann, Executive Vice President and CFO, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, USA, the webinar will also include Mr. […]

INC 3D Online Conference

The INC has announced that it will host a 3D Online Conference from May 25-27, 2021. This event will have all of the regular sessions that participants love, with an amazing 3D virtual experience. This conference will be highlighted by the introduction of a new 3D virtual platform. Participants of the conference will be able […]

COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2021

It’s been another week marked by rising infection rates and deaths worldwide, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Europe and the Americas continue to account for the majority of the new infections. So far, more than 127 million cases and nearly 2.8 million deaths have been recorded.

COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2021

Health Benefits of Walnuts

Walnuts are a tasty and delicious tree nut that offer consumers plenty of potential health benefits. They are high in polyunsaturated fat, fiber, thiamin, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. In addition, walnuts are a source of iron and potassium[1,2].