Fraud Detection in Batches of Sweet Almonds by Portable Near-Infrared Spectral Devices [PDF]
Foods, 2021 One of the key challenges for the almond industry is how to detect the presence of bitter almonds in commercial batches of sweet almonds. The main aim of this research is to assess the potential of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) by means of using ...
Irina Torres +3 more
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Developing Radio-Frequency Roasting Protocols for Almonds Based on Quality Evaluations
Foods, 2022 Hot air roasting is a popular method for preparing almonds, but it takes a long time. We roasted almonds via dielectric heating using 5 kW, 40.68 MHz batch radio-frequency (RF) equipment and analyzed their quality and aroma using a gas chromatography/ion
Ting-Yu Lian, Su-Der Chen
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Date Fruits and Their Products for Almond Beverage Fortification: Assessment of Beverages and Resulting Residues [PDF]
Food Technology and BiotechnologyResearch background. The shift towards plant-based beverages, particularly almond drinks, has increased the need to develop innovative products using fruits and herbal extracts to improve their nutritional and sensory properties. In this study, date palm
Malek Ben Zid +5 more
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Journal of the American Heart Association, 2017 BackgroundConsumption of almonds or dark chocolate and cocoa has favorable effects on markers of coronary heart disease; however, the combined effects have not been evaluated in a well‐controlled feeding study.
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An Almond Meal-Rich Diet Improves Red Blood Cell Count and Reduces Odds of Anemia in a Mouse Model of Aging [PDF]
AntioxidantsAnemia in aging is multifaceted and may be in part caused by increased inflammation and oxidative stress. Almonds contain nutrients that may improve inflammation or antioxidant activity, which can improve red blood cell (RBC) integrity and mitigate ...
Lindsey Lemus +12 more
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The Effect of Microwave Irradiation on the Representation and Growth of Moulds in Nuts and Almonds
Foods, 2022 Microwave (MW) irradiation is a non-destructive method that can be applied as an alternative method to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. The present study evaluated the effect of MW irradiation on the occurrence of moulds in nuts and almonds. Samples
Lenka Kouřimská +2 more
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Physicochemical Properties, Rheological Characteristics, Flavor Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Fermented Plant-Based Alternative to Yoghurt from Avena sativa L. and Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb [PDF]
FoodsThis study compared oat yoghurt (OY), almond yoghurt (AY), oat–almond yoghurt (OAY), and an unfermented oat–almond milk (OAM) to clarify how blending and lactic fermentation affect fermented plant-based alternatives to yoghurt.
Menghan Ma +3 more
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Research Progress on Aroma Compounds in Almonds and Factors Influencing Its Flavor Quality [PDF]
Shipin Kexue, 2023 Raw almonds are rich in aldehydes, alcohols and other odorants contributing to fresh fruity and hay-like aromas. The flavor of almonds can change significantly due to various chemical reactions during thermal processing and storage, which can greatly ...
CHEN Chen, ZHOU Jie, ZHOU Qi, LOU Xinman, YU Haiyan, YUAN Haibin, TIAN Huaixiang
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Progress in Almond Quality and Sensory Assessment: An Overview
Agriculture, 2022 World production of shelled almonds has reached 3.2 million tonnes (FAO 2020). Almond production has grown during the last decennium, also because of the consumer conviction that almonds have significant health benefits.
Riccardo Massantini +1 more
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Soil Systems, 2021 Soil salinity increases when growers are forced to use higher salinity irrigation waters due to water shortages. It is necessary to estimate the impact of irrigation water on soil properties and conditions for crop growth to manage the effects of ...
Sarah A. Helalia +5 more
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