Apricot Kernel: Bioactivity, Characterization, Applications, and Health Attributes [PDF]
Foods, 2022 Apricot kernel, a by-product of apricot fruit, is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Moreover, it can be used for medicinal purposes and the formation of food ingredients.
Mansoor Ali Akhone +5 more
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Identification of key gene networks related to the freezing resistance of apricot kernel pistils by integrating hormone phenotypes and transcriptome profiles [PDF]
BMC Plant Biology, 2022 Background Apricot kernel, a woody oil tree species, is known for the high oil content of its almond that can be used as an ideal feedstock for biodiesel production.
Xiaojuan Liu +5 more
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Analgesic effect of apricot kernel oil on neuropathic pain in rats [PDF]
HeliyonBackground: A somatosensory nerve lesion or disease causes neuropathic pain. Presently, prescribed treatments are unsatisfactory or ineffective. The kernel oil of the apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca L) is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ...
Maryam Akaberi +3 more
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Acute health risks related to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides in raw apricot kernels and products derived from raw apricot kernels [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2016 Amygdalin is the major cyanogenic glycoside present in apricot kernels and is degraded to cyanide by chewing or grinding. Cyanide is of high acute toxicity in humans. The lethal dose is reported to be 0.5–3.5 mg/kg body weight (bw).
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM)
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Optimised Formulation of a New Sweet Apricot Kernel-Enriched Yoghurt: Assessment of Physicochemical, Sensory and Antioxidant Properties [PDF]
Food Technology and BiotechnologyResearch background. The addition of sweet apricot kernel powder, a by-product of apricot processing, to yoghurt appears to be particularly interesting option for the innovation of new food products.
Mohand Teffane +5 more
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Encapsulation of Benzaldehyde Produced by the Eco-Friendly Degradation of Amygdalin in the Apricot Kernel Debitterizing Wastewater [PDF]
FoodsIn order to fully utilize the by-products of apricot kernel-debitterizing and address the chemical instability of benzaldehyde in the food industry, benzaldehyde was first prepared by adding the apricot kernel powder to degrade the amygdalin present in ...
Lei Song +2 more
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Selection of Key Genes for Apricot Kernel Oil Synthesis Based on Transcriptome Analysis [PDF]
FoodsThe purpose of this study was to identify the key genes regulating apricot kernel oil (AKO) biosynthesis and understand the molecular pathways of AKO synthesis and accumulation.
Dan Zhang, Zhong Zhao
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Effects of incorporating agro-industrial by-products into diet of New Zealand rabbits: Case of rebus of date and apricot kernel meal [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2017 Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of incorporating the by-products complex of date and apricot on the fattening performance of the New Zealand breed of rabbits, to reduce the economic costs of the food formula.
Achour Mennani +5 more
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Amygdalin regulated vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor to protect alveolar epithelial barrier against lung injury induced by influenza a virus [PDF]
Chinese MedicineBackground Bitter apricot kernel is a common traditional Chinese medicine used for lung diseases. Previous studies showed that Xuanbai-Chengqi decoction (XCD) containing bitter apricot kernel protected the alveolar and intestinal barriers in influenza ...
Xueyue Song +6 more
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Impact of co-administration of apricot kernels and caffeine on adult male diabetic albino rats [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the impacts of apricot kernels and caffeine on blood glucose, lipid profile, insulin secretion, and antioxidant effect in diabetic rats.
Ahmed El Sayed Nour El-Deen +9 more
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