Pharmacotherapeutic potential of walnut (Juglans spp.) in age-related neurological disorders.

Global and regional trends of population aging spotlight major public health concerns. As one of the most common adverse prognostic factors, advanced age is associated with a remarkable incidence risk of many non-communicable diseases, affecting major organ systems of the human body. Age-dependent factors and molecular processes can change the nervous system’s normal function and […]

Almond intake alters the acute plasma dihydroxy-octadecenoic acid (DiHOME) response to eccentric exercise.

Introduction: This investigation determined if 4-weeks ingestion of nutrient-dense almonds mitigated post-exercise inflammation and muscle soreness and damage. Methods: An acute 90-min of eccentric exercise (90-EE) was used to induce muscle damage in 64 non-obese adults not engaging in regular resistance training (ages 30–65 years, BMI < 30 kg/m2). Using a parallel group design, participants […]

INC Updates on EU Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Concerns for Dried Fruits

EFSA Scientific Opinion on sulfur dioxide-sulfites usage levels As previously announced, on November 24, 2022, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published its Scientific Opinion on the Follow-up of the re‐evaluation of sulfur dioxide (E 220), sodium sulfite (E 221), sodium bisulfite (E 222), sodium metabisulfite (E 223), potassium metabisulfite (E 224), calcium sulfite (E […]

Labeling Update: January 2023

USA: Consultation on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public and industry comments on two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements. Both documents intend to help the food industry meet the need to list any significant food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods. Major food allergens […]

Food Safety Update: January 2023

FAO: Risk Assessment of Food Allergens (Part 2) The FAO and WHO reconvened the Ad hoc Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food Allergens for a second meeting to provide scientific advice and establish threshold levels in foods for priority allergens. The committee considered four approaches to define thresholds: analytical-based; no observed adverse […]

Latest Trade News and Agreements: January 2023

WTO Rules Against US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum According to Reuters, on December 9, 2022, the World Trade Organization ruled against US tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports. Back in 2018, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on steel imports and 10% on aluminum, using Section 232 of a 1962 act allowing to […]

Sustainability Update: January 2023

UN COP15 Outcomes and ISSB Climate-related Disclosures Standard The UN COP15 concluded in Montreal with an agreement to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by 2030. The Kunming-Montreal biodiversity agreement includes key global targets such as: to restore 30% degraded ecosystems globally by 2030, and to sustainably manage areas under agriculture and forestry. Also, […]

COP27 establishes loss and damage fund to respond to human cost of climate change.

Deal on compensation for climate impacts represents major milestone for climate justice. The 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) has ended with an historic deal to create a new fund, in which countries responsible for high carbon emissions will compensate vulnerable countries suffering from climate impacts. “Creating the loss and damage fund is a first, […]

Effect of hazelnut type, hydrocolloid concentrations and ultrasound applications on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of hazelnut-based milks.

Effect of hazelnut type, hydrocolloid concentrations and ultrasound applications on physicochemical and sensory characteristics of hazelnut-based milks was studied. Hazelnut- based milks were prepared in three different formulas (F1, F2 and F3) by using raw kernels (Group G1) and roasted hazelnut (Group G2) kernels and homogenized after heat treatment by applying ultrasound (US) (20 KHz, […]