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Review of nut phytochemicals, fat-soluble bioactives, antioxidant components and health effects Open
The levels of phytochemicals (total phenols, proanthocyanidins, gallic acid+gallotannins, ellagic acid+ellagitannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes and phytates), fat-soluble bioactives (lipid, tocols, phytosterols, sphingolipids, …
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Oxidative Stress Biomarkers, Nut-Related Antioxidants, and Cardiovascular Disease Open
Atherosclerosis is related to fat accumulation in the arterial walls and vascular stiffening, and results in acute coronary syndrome which is commonly associated with acute myocardial infarction. Oxidative stress participates in the pathog…
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Tree nut allergens Open
Tree nuts are considered as part of a healthy diet due to their high nutritional quality. However, they are also a potent source of allergenic proteins inducing IgE mediated hypersensitivity often causing serious, life-threatening reaction…
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Revisiting the ‘cornerstone of Amazonian conservation’: a socioecological assessment of Brazil nut exploitation Open
The Brazil nut (the seeds of the rainforest tree Bertholletia excelsa) is the only globally traded seed collected from the wild by forest-based harvesters across the Amazon basin. The large geographic scale of Brazil nut exploitation and t…
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Chemical Characterization of Major and Minor Compounds of Nut Oils: Almond, Hazelnut, and Pecan Nut Open
The aim of this work was to characterize the major and minor compounds of laboratory-extracted and commercial oils from sweet almond, hazelnut, and pecan nut. Oils from sweet almond, hazelnut, and pecan nut were obtained by means of an exp…
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Cashew Nut Allergy: Clinical Relevance and Allergen Characterisation Open
Cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale L.) is the most relevant species of the Anacardium genus. It presents high economic value since it is widely used in human nutrition and in several industrial applications. Cashew nut is a well-apprecia…
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Physicochemical characterization, fatty acid composition, and thermal analysis of Bertholletia excelsa HBK oil Open
The present study aimed at characterizing the oil extracted from Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K. almond, a native species from the Amazon region. Analytical methods used for oils and fats were employed through pharmacopoeia assays, AOCS (Ameri…
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A Recent Overview of Producers and Important Dietary Sources of Aflatoxins Open
Aflatoxins (AFs) are some of the most agriculturally important and harmful mycotoxins. At least 20 AFs have been identified to this date. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), the most potent fungal toxin, can cause toxicity in many species, including huma…
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Fungal Presence in Selected Tree Nuts and Dried Fruits Open
Sixty-four tree nut samples (almonds, pecans, pine nuts, and walnuts) and 50 dried fruit samples (apricots, cranberries, papaya, pineapple, and raisins) were purchased from local supermarkets and analyzed for fungal contamination using con…
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Improvement of antioxidant status after Brazil nut intake in hypertensive and dyslipidemic subjects Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT01990391; November 20, 2013.
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Genetic structure of Bertholletia excelsa populations from the Amazon at different spatial scales Open
Population genetic structure and genetic diversity levels are important issues to understand population dynamics and to guide forest management plans. The Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.) is an endemic species, widely distribu…
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Selenium Accumulation, Speciation and Localization in Brazil Nuts (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.) Open
More than a billion people worldwide may be selenium (Se) deficient, and supplementation with Se-rich Brazil nuts may be a good strategy to prevent deficiency. Since different forms of Se have different nutritional value, and Se is toxic a…
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Potential Valorization of Edible Nuts By-Products: Exploring the Immune-Modulatory and Antioxidants Effects of Selected Nut Shells Extracts in Relation to Their Metabolic Profiles Open
The immune system is a potent army that defends our body against various infections and diseases through innate and adaptive immunity. Herbal medicine is one of the essential sources for enhancing immunity because of affordability, availab…
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Wild capuchin monkeys adjust stone tools according to changing nut properties Open
Animals foraging in their natural environments need to be proficient at recognizing and responding to changes in food targets that affect accessibility or pose a risk. Wild bearded capuchin monkeys ( Sapajus libidinosus ) use stone tools t…
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Growth rings of Brazil nut trees (Bertholletia excelsa) as a living record of historical human disturbance in Central Amazonia Open
The Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa) is an iconic and economically valuable species that dominates vast swathes of the Amazon Basin. This species seems to have been an important part of human subsistence strategies in the region from…
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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Hypolipidemic Effects of Mixed Nuts in Atherogenic Diet-Fed Rats Open
Nut consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because most studies have administered single nut varieties, it is unknown whether mixed nuts will also reduce CVD risk. The objective of this study was to co…
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IgE Cross-Reactivity of Cashew Nut Allergens Open
Background: Allergic sensitisation towards cashew nut often happens without a clear history of eating cashew nut. IgE cross-reactivity between cashew and pistachio nut is well described; however, the ability of cashew nut-specific IgE to c…
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Nut Production in Bertholletia excelsa across a Logged Forest Mosaic: Implications for Multiple Forest Use Open
Although many examples of multiple-use forest management may be found in tropical smallholder systems, few studies provide empirical support for the integration of selective timber harvesting with non-timber forest product (NTFP) extractio…
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Cytotoxicity, leishmanicidal, and antioxidant activity of biosynthesised zinc sulphide nanoparticles using <i>Phoenix dactylifera</i> Open
The synthesis of zinc sulphide nanoparticles (ZnS NPs) using a green approach was explored. The resulting nanoparticles (NPs) were characterised by UV–vis spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction and F…
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Profiling bioactive flavonoids and carotenoids in select south Indian spices and nuts Open
The objective of this study was to examine the bioactive flavonoids and carotenoids concentration in fifteen south Indian spice and two tree nut species using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Among four flavonoids, catechin c…
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Pistachio nut allergy: An updated overview Open
Pistachio nut (Pistacia vera) is highly appreciated for its organoleptic characteristics and potential health benefits. However, this tree nut is also responsible for triggering moderate to severe IgE-mediated reactions in allergic individ…
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Effects of Baru Almond and Brazil Nut Against Hyperlipidemia and Oxidative Stress In Vivo Open
This study evaluated the effect of baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) almond, an edible seed native from Brazilian Savanna, and Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa H. B. K.) on serum lipid profile and hepatic lipid peroxidation in rats fed high-fat d…
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Genetic diversity of Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.) in southern Brazilian Amazon Open
Understanding genetic diversity is the basis of the evolutionary process of any species, as there are mechanisms that increase or reduce genetic variation. Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.) occurs in the Amazon region, and is includ…
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Pro198Leu polymorphism affects the selenium status and GPx activity in response to Brazil nut intake Open
Selenoproteins play important roles in antioxidant mechanisms, but it is hypothesised that single polymorphism nucleotides (SNPs) may affect their function.
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Properties of Brazil nuts: A review Open
Brazil nut is a seed with high nutritional value and of great economic importance to the Northern region of Brazil. In addition to enabling direct consumption, its nutritional potential enables the development of various products. Among it…
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Nut Oils and their Dietetic and Cosmetic Significance: a Review Open
Vegetable oils, which are a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, vitamins and antioxidants, have a significant effect on the functioning and development of the body and contribute to health maintenance. They can be obtaine…
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PROXIMATE, MINERAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF TIGER NUT FLOUR EXTRACTED FROM DIFFERENT TIGER NUTS CULTIVARS Open
Tiger nut flour extracted from (black, brown and yellow) cultivars using attrition milling process was investigated. Tiger nut flours labeled Ab, Bb and Cy for black, brown and yellow cultivars were produced respectively. Proximate composi…
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Development of sandwich ELISA and lateral flow immunoassay to detect almond in processed food Open
Almond (Prunus dulcis) represents a potential allergenic hazard that should be included in Allergen Control Plans. In this study, sandwich ELISA and lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA), using amandin (Pru du 6) as the target protein, were deve…
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Bioenergy potential analysis of Brazil nut biomass residues through pyrolysis: Gas emission, kinetics, and thermodynamic parameters Open
The kinetics of the pyrolysis of Brazil nut residues (Bertholletia excelsa), in this case, shells (BNS) and husks (BNH), were investigated via a thermogravimetric analysis in an inert atmosphere. The Flynn–Wall–Ozawa, Kissinger-Akahira-Sun…
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Effect of Nuts on Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: A Narrative Review Open
Oxidative stress and inflammation are mediators in the pathophysiology of several non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Tree nuts and peanuts lower risk factors of cardiometabolic disease, including blood lipids, blood pressure and insulin res…