2021 – Page 6 – International Nut & Dried Fruit Council

Hazelnut Shells as Source of Active Ingredients: Extracts Preparation and Characterization

Hazelnut shells represent a waste material (about 42% of the total biomass) deriving from hazelnut harvest. These are mainly used as a heating source; however, they represent an interesting source of polyphenols useful in health field. The impact on phenolic profile and concentrations of hazelnut shell extracts obtained by three extraction methods (maceration, ultrasonic bath, […]

Cashew nut shell liquids: Antimicrobial compounds in prevention and control of the oral biofilms.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of natural (n-CNSL) and technical (t-CNSL) cashew nut shell liquid against streptococci and enterococci related to dental caries and chronic apical periodontitis, respectively. Material and methods: Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined to assess the antimicrobial effect of […]

Assessment of the Safe Consumption of Nuts in Terms of the Content of Toxic Elements with Chemometric Analysis.

Nuts are characterized by high nutritional value and are recommended as a part of a healthy diet. At the same time, toxic elements could also be found in them. In this research, we measured the content of As, Cd, Pb and Hg in a wide variety of edible nuts. To determine the As content, inductively […]

Tree Nut and Dried Fruit Productions Add Up to 5 Million and 3.2 Million Metric Tons, Respectively

The INC has released its latest Global Statistical Review with 2021/2022 production forecast updates on tree nuts, peanuts and dried fruits. November 2021. With the northern hemisphere harvest completed, the world tree nut production for the 2021/2022 season has been forecasted at about five million metric tons (kernel basis, except pistachios in-shell), down by 8% […]

Industry Highlight: Cashews India

This Country Product Spotlight is the sixth in a series of industry and market overviews in the Nutfruit magazine. This report provides a snapshot of the cashew industry in India, with data, analysis, and trends.

Improved Cashew Varieties and Recommended Package of Practices

The cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is well recognized as one of the major horticultural crops and major foreign exchange earning commodities in India. Today, cashew is being grown in 19 states of India and provides substantial employment to more than 1.5 million people.

Health Benefits of Cashews

Cashews are one the most beloved nuts around the world. Known for their creamy and tasty attributes, they also come with a wide range of health benefits that consumers should know about!

New Product Launches: Cashews

This section examines new products using cashews that have been recently released.

INC Prepares Latest Webinar on Shipping and Inflation in the Agriculture Industry

Shipping Challenges and Inflationary Pressure in the Agriculture Sector Webinar

According to media news, it is not clear how the shipping crisis could normalize in the coming months. Capacity constraints in shipping are predicted to continue for another year. The goal of this webinar is to give an update on the supply chain situation. We are pleased to announce that the following speakers will present […]