Research Links Higher Nut Consumption to Healthy Aging
The study tracked the dietary patterns of more than 100,000 participants for more than 30 years A study published recently in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine sought to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and healthy aging. The prospective study, which followed 105,015 participants for up to 30 years, is one of the most comprehensive […]
Study Shows Replacing High-Carb Snacks With Tree Nuts May Reduce Metabolic Risk Factors
Snacking on nuts may positively alter blood chemistry and gene expression in young adults A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition investigated how replacing high-carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts affects metabolic health in young adults with risk factors for metabolic syndrome. In this randomized 16-week intervention trial, 84 adults aged 22-36 years were randomly assigned […]
Study Links Daily Snacking on Almonds to Improved Gut and Metabolic Health
Almonds were also associated with improved cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers A recent study published in npj Science of Food investigated how daily almond consumption affects gut and metabolic health in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers conducted a randomized, crossover-controlled feeding trial involving 15 adults, comparing a standard American diet with an isocaloric version that […]
Tariffs Update: EU Pauses Countermeasures Against US Goods to Allow Time for Negotiations
Tariffs on peanut butter and dried cranberries are suspended until July 14; tariffs on almonds take effect December 1 As announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last week, the EU has officially paused its planned countermeasures against US goods to allow time for negotiations. On April 14, 2025, the European Commission adopted […]
Quality Damage and Control Measures of Macadamia Nuts During Primary Processing
In Yunnan, the main production area in China, about 90% of the macadamia nut products are sawn nut in shell. Macadamia nut production is based on primary processing; however, product quality is highly susceptible to damage during this stage, causing significant economic losses to both growers and processors. Therefore, identifying damage and proposing control measures […]
Integration of Destructive and Non‐Destructive Analytical Determinations for Evaluating Quality of Fresh and Roasted Hazelnuts Subjected to Different Processing Temperatures
The internal quality of hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.), particularly in terms of the degradation of fat components, is widely recognized as a key factor in determining the appropriate type of industrial processing. Additionally, the internal composition and volatile profile of hazelnuts change significantly based on different roasting conditions. The here reported study investigates the efficiency […]
Advancements and Impacts of Cold Plasma Technology on Dried Nuts and Related Products
In this review, various dried nuts such as almonds, pistachios, peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, mixed nuts, and others were subjected to different cold plasma (CP) techniques under varying processing parameters (e.g., voltage, current, frequency, time). The review examines the impact of these treatments on microbial reduction, sensory attributes, and physicochemical properties of the dried nuts. The […]
Transforming almond shell waste into high-value activators for low-carbon concrete: life cycle assessment and technoeconomic analysis
Low-carbon concrete, including through the use of alkali-activated binders (AABs), is being developed globally to meet construction industry decarbonization goals by reducing reliance on Portland cement (PC). However, the cost and environmental impacts of the alkaline resources conventionally used in AABs are among the factors that have hindered their application. Here, life-cycle assessment (scope A1-A3) […]
Vegetation Monitoring of Palm Trees in an Oasis Environment (Boudenib, Morocco) Using Automatic Processing of Medium-Resolution Remotely Sensed Data
Oases are part of the natural wealth and heritage of Morocco and contribute to the social, economic, and touristic environment. Morocco has lost more than 2/3 of its oases during the past century due to water scarcity, succession of drought periods, climate change and over-exploitation of groundwater resources. Palm trees are strongly dependent on irrigation […]
Upcycling Brazil nut press cake as an ingredient of an innovative spread and evaluation of its nutritional, functional, and sensory properties
Background: Brazil nut press cake (PC), a co-product of oil extraction, represents a promising alternative for developing sustainable and nutritious food products, meeting the growing demand for healthy and clean-label options. This study aimed to assess the effects of PC on spread composition, physical characteristics, sensory attributes, consumer acceptance, and storage stability assessed through oil […]