Effect of Organic Farming Techniques on the Quality of Almond Fat

Horticulturae, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 135 - 135

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Almond fruit is characterized by a mature, hardened endocarp enclosing the seed. Despite being drupe botanically, almonds are commonly referred to as nuts due their low water content. The edible seed, known kernel, primary commercial product. Fatty acid composition was determined value quality of fat over four years in Guara variety, from plots where production system (organic and conventional), irrigation (intense irrigation, support dry land), use plant cover varied. oil content fatty were using different sustainable agriculture techniques. Oil almond ranged 35% 55% total fresh weight with strong variability between years. also highly variable, significant differences depending on agricultural practices. Oleic acid, which 59% 78%, statistically higher irrigation. Plant favored synthesis oleic acid. Linoleic 11% 25%, had organic farming land conditions. atherogenic thrombogenic indices health-beneficial better organically prod\uced almonds. great observed represents very promising basis for establishing practices adaptation arid cultivation conditions, management, regenerative techniques, satisfying requirements healthier more diets.

Language: Английский

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Effects of experimental hepatic steatosis on apelin and various biochemical parameters in male white rabbits.

PubMed, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 211 - 221

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Hepatic steatosis is the second most prevalent liver disease following viral hepatitis, and its incidence increasing rapidly, posing a significant threat to human health. This research aimed identify natural treatment methods that reduce risk of experimental hepatic with triton by answering questions:Do polyphenols extracted from strawberries in rabbits?Do omega-3 almonds rabbits?Is giving Omega-3, Vit. E considered optimal for steatosis? study assess effects strawberry polyphenols, almonds, omega-3, vitamin on reducing Triton-induced steatosis. The experiment involved 100 male rabbits (10-12 months old, 1,150-1,350 g) divided randomly into 10 groups: control group, Triton (300 mg/kg body mass) almond Omega-3 group. Dosing occurred daily 4 months. results indicated increase levels Triglycerides, Total cholesterol, Low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, Very low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol group treated compared other groups, while these parameters decreased groups E. In addition, High-density Paroxinase-1 activity, apelin concentration but increased receiving E, at probability level (p ≤ 0.01). These suggest strawberries, suitable

Language: Английский

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Almond snacking modulates gut microbiome and metabolome in association with improved cardiometabolic and inflammatory markers

npj Science of Food, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: March 20, 2025

Western-style dietary patterns have been linked with obesity and associated metabolic disorders gut dysbiosis, whereas prudent snacking choices mitigate these predispositions. Using a multi-omics approach, we investigated how almond counters imbalances to adiposity an average American Diet (AAD). Fifteen adults overweight or underwent randomized, crossover-controlled feeding trial comparing 4-week AAD similar isocaloric diet supplemented 42.5 g/day of almonds (ALD). Almond increases functional microbes, including Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, while suppressing opportunistic pathogens, thereby favorably modulating microecological niches through symbiotic microbe-metabolite interactions. Moreover, ALD elevates health-beneficial monosaccharides fosters bacterial consumption amino acids, owing enhanced microbial homeostasis. Additionally, enhances homeostasis ketosis-like effect, reduces inflammation, improves satiety-regulating hormones. The findings suggest that choices, such as snacking, promote immune state.

Language: Английский

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Impact of post-harvest storage conditions on polyphenol composition and antioxidant activity in natural almonds

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 23, 2025

Post-harvest storage of natural almonds is a critical step, as it can cause the onset microbial contamination and modify polyphenolic composition almond skin, potentially altering antioxidant capacity overall, health effects native product. This study aims to evaluate impact different post-harvest conditions on microbiological stability, profile, activity (Prunus dulcis cv. "Fascionello"). Natural were obtained from Consorzio Mandorla di Avola stored under three conditions: light exposure at room temperature (RT), dark RT, 4°C, monitoring relative humidity. Samples analyzed four time points (T0, T3, T6, T9 months). Microbiological stability was assessed using standard plate-counting techniques; content determined through spectrophotometric assays RP-LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS analysis, whereas evaluated spectrofluorimetric including DPPH, TEAC, FRAP, ORAC assays. Chemometric analyses performed compare changes across over time. Temperature remained stable with moderate variations, indicating well-controlled environment, while humidity exhibits significant fluctuations, likely influenced by external factors. No detected throughout storage, confirming safety almonds. The significantly decreased within first 3 months, particularly RT. However, recovery phase observed 6 cold-stored retaining highest levels total polyphenols flavonoids. skin extracts correlated content, showing an initial decline followed stabilization refrigerated storage. Hierarchical clustering highlighted distinct expression patterns based points. profile properties For short-term (≤6 months), RT controlled sufficient preserve polyphenols, cold are recommended maintain bioactive compound potential for long-term (>6 These findings provide valuable insights optimizing strategies in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical industries.

Language: Английский

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Beneficial Changes in Total Cholesterol, LDL-C, Biomarkers of Intestinal Inflammation, and Vitamin E status in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome Consuming Almonds as Snack Foods: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Nutrition Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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PGC-1 alpha overexpression in the skeletal muscle results in a metabolically active microbiome which is independent of redox signaling

Published: April 28, 2025

In this study, we investigated the potential relationship between mitochondrial network and microbiome using wild-type skeletal muscle-specific PGC-1α (Pparg coactivator 1 alpha) overexpressing mice, both with without exercise training. levels were significantly elevated in muscle and, notably, colon, which is anatomically proximal to microbiome. However, no significant changes observed cell signaling or mitochondria-related proteins within colon. On other hand, H₂O₂ production colon decreased group. The relative abundance of several bacterial taxa differed groups, indicating a shift milieu probably cope increased metabolism, enhanced short-chain fatty acid utilization, improved endurance capacity. Ten weeks training differentially modulated host facilitating adaptations broad range exercise-induced challenges. results study provide new insights into possible cross-talk mitochondria

Language: Английский

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Tracking the Mandorla di Avola Almond Variety by Means of ICP Analysis

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(16), P. 2634 - 2634

Published: Aug. 22, 2024

The Mandorla di Avola is recognized all over the world as one of best almond varieties. It cultivated in a small area inside provinces Siracusa and Ragusa (Sicily, southern Italy). used traditional Sicilian cuisine for both salty sweet foods course artisan pastry, apart from being consumed fruit. Due to its extraordinary organoleptic beneficial features, frequently counterfeit with varieties lower quality coming other countries. While nutraceutical features have been studied, possibility authenticating it respect has not explored. In this work, we microelements determined ICP-OES ICP-MS chemical descriptors distinguish samples almonds California Spain, which are usually employed substitutes pastry. Among different elements determined, Mn P were found be authentication.

Language: Английский

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Perspective: Current Scientific Evidence and Research Strategies in the Role of Almonds in Cardiometabolic Health

Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 104516 - 104516

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Badem Üretiminin Bölgesel Analizi: Ege Bölgesi’nde Mevcut Durum ve Gelecek Potansiyeli

Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 29, 2024

Araştırmada, Türkiye’nin badem üretiminde önemli bir yere sahip olan Ege Bölgesi'nin potansiyelini detaylı şekilde incelenmiştir. Türkiye’deki toplam üretiminin %16.8’ini karşılayan bölge, özellikle Muğla, Manisa ve Afyonkarahisar illeriyle öne çıkmaktadır. 2020-2023 yılları arasında meyve veren vermeyen ağaç sayılarında, ayrıca toplu meyvelik alanlarında artış gözlemlenmiştir. Bu artış, bölgede yetiştiriciliğine ilginin arttığını gelecekteki üretim potansiyelinin yükseleceğini göstermektedir. sayısında en büyük %304.35 ile Uşak Merkez ilçesinde gerçekleşirken, az %0.65 azalma Muğla’da Meyve ise %5540 Aydın Koçarlı ilçesinde, azalış %92.38 ilinin Didim gerçekleşmiştir. Toplu alanları açısından fazla Yenipazar (%1500) İzmir Çeşme (%174.19) %60 Şuhut kaydedilmiştir. veriler, Bölgesi’nin potansiyele olduğunu doğru stratejilerle bu potansiyelin daha da geliştirilebileceğini İlkbahar geç donları, su kaynaklarının yetersizliği, düzensiz bahçe yapısı, anaç seçimi pazarlama sorunları gibi zorluklar bulunmaktadır. sorunların çözümü için çiçeklenen çeşitlerinin kullanılması, modern sulama sistemlerinin kurulması, kooperatifleşmenin teşvik edilmesi üreticilere eğitim verilmesi önerilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, stratejiler uygulamalarla potansiyeli geliştirilebilir lider konuma yükselebilir.

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