Association of tree nut and coconut sensitization.
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that although sensitization to most tree nuts appears to correlate with coconut, this is largely explained by sensitization to almond and macadamia. This finding has not previously been reported in the literature. Further study correlating these results with clinical symptoms is planned.
PMID: 27566863 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - August 22, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Polk BI, Dinakarpandian D, Nanda M, Barnes C, Dinakar C Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research
Evaluation of Toxicological Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Shells from the Pecan Nut Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch and the Possible Association with Its Inorganic Constituents and Major Phenolic Compounds.
Conclusion. Pecan shell toxicity might be associated with high concentrations of inorganic elements such as Mn, Al, Cu, and Fe acting on the central nervous system, besides phytochemical components, suggesting that the definition of the safe dose should take into account the consumption of micronutrients.
PMID: 27525021 [PubMed] (Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - August 17, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research
Increasing the value of pecan nut [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh) C. Koch] cake by means of oil extraction and antioxidant activity evaluation
Publication date: October 2016 Source:The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Volume 116 Author(s): A.A. Salvador, R. Podestá, J.M. Block, S.R.S. Ferreira Pecan nut is a dried fruit, appreciated worldwide because of its particularly pleasant flavor and its wealth of healthy bioactive components. The nut oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, currently recognized as antioxidant agents. The oil extraction from the pecan nut cake, an industrial byproduct from oil production, is an alternative to value the industrial application of the pecan nut. In the present work, different extraction processes,...
Source: The Journal of Supercritical Fluids - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
A retrospect study into the utility of allergen components in walnut allergy
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)
Source: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - May 31, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Ruth Mew, George du Toit, Magnus Borres, Sigrid Sjölander Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Identification and Characterization of a New Pecan
[Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] Allergen,
Car i 2
Journal of Agricultural and Food ChemistryDOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b00884 (Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry)
Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - May 10, 2016 Category: Food Science Authors: Yuzhu Zhang, BoRam Lee, Wen-Xian Du, Shu-Chen Lyu, Kari C. Nadeau, Larry J Grauke, Yan Zhang, Shuo Wang, Yuting Fan, Jiang Yi and Tara H. McHugh Source Type: research
A Comparison of Flavor Differences between Pecan Cultivars in Raw and Roasted Forms
This study shows which cultivars have similar flavors, which have flavor defects, and which have unique flavors that can be valuable to manufacturers or consumers. Understanding the sensory profiles of the pecans will assist in the reduction of product waste, the increase of consumer application, and the economic growth of the pecan industry. (Source: Journal of Food Science)
Source: Journal of Food Science - March 31, 2016 Category: Food Science Authors: Shelby M. Magnuson, Brendan Kelly, Kadri Koppel, William Reid Tags: S: Sensory & Food Quality Source Type: research
Bioavailability assessment of essential and toxic metals in edible nuts and seeds
Publication date: 15 August 2016 Source:Food Chemistry, Volume 205 Author(s): Jorge Moreda-Piñeiro, Paloma Herbello-Hermelo, Raquel Domínguez-González, Pilar Bermejo-Barrera, Antonio Moreda-Piñeiro Bioavailability of essential and toxic metals in edible nuts and seeds has been assessed by using an in vitro dialyzability approach. The samples studied included walnuts, Brazil nuts, Macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, chestnuts, cashews, peanuts, pistachios and seeds (almond, pine, pumpkin and sunflower). Metals were measured by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry in dialyzates and also in samples af...
Source: Food Chemistry - March 10, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Cross‐sensitization profiles of edible nuts in a birch‐endemic area
ConclusionBirch‐sensitized individuals are frequently co‐sensitized to hazelnut, almond, and peanut. Among the birch‐negatives, prevalences of nut sensitizations decrease from early childhood to adolescence. Cashew and pistachio, and pecan and walnut cross‐react the most.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Allergy)
Source: Allergy - December 25, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Riikka Uotila, Anna Kaarina Kukkonen, Anna Pelkonen, Mika J. Mäkelä Tags: Original Article: Experimental Allergy and Immunology Source Type: research
Efficient Design of Binary Sequences With Low Autocorrelation Sidelobes
Sequences with low autocorrelation sidelobes are needed in a diverse set of active sensing applications, including radar, sonar, communications, and biomedicine. The recently proposed and widely adopted methods of the Cyclic Algorithm-New (CAN) and Periodic CAN (PeCAN) are known to be computationally efficient, particularly as they employ fast Fourier transform (FFT) operations to design unimodular (i.e., unit-modulus) sequences with good autocorrelation properties. However, these cyclic algorithms cannot be directly used to design binary sequences with good autocorrelation properties due to the extremely multimodal nature...
Source: IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing - December 15, 2015 Category: Biomedical Engineering Source Type: research
Safety studies conducted on Pecan Shell Fiber, a food ingredient produced from ground pecan shells
Publication date: Available online 10 December 2015 Source:Toxicology Reports Author(s): Laurie Dolan, John Nizio, Ray Matulka Use of pecan shell fiber in human food is presently limited, but could increase pending demonstration of safety. In a 91-day rat study, pecan shell fiber was administered at dietary concentrations of 0 (control), 50 000, 100 000 or 150 000ppm. There was no effect of the ingredient on body weight of males or females or food consumption of females. Statistically significant increases in food consumption were observed throughout the study in 100 000 and 150 000ppm males, resulting in intermi...
Source: Toxicology Reports - December 11, 2015 Category: Toxicology Source Type: research
Fate of Higher-Mass Elements and Surface Functional
Groups during the Pyrolysis of Waste Pecan Shell
Energy & FuelsDOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b02428 (Source: Energy and Fuels)
Source: Energy and Fuels - December 2, 2015 Category: Chemistry Authors: Keith Jones, Girish Ramakrishnan, Minori Uchimiya, Alexander Orlov, Marco J. Castaldi, Jeffrey LeBlanc and Syuntaro Hiradate Source Type: research
Effects of tree nuts on blood lipids, apolipoproteins, and blood pressure: systematic review, meta-analysis, and dose-response of 61 controlled intervention trials [Lipids]
Conclusions: Tree nut intake lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, ApoB, and triglycerides. The major determinant of cholesterol lowering appears to be nut dose rather than nut type. Our findings also highlight the need for investigation of possible stronger effects at high nut doses and among diabetic populations. (Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - December 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Del Gobbo, L. C., Falk, M. C., Feldman, R., Lewis, K., Mozaffarian, D. Tags: Lipids Source Type: research
Aqueous extract of pecan nut shell (Carya illinoensis [Wangenh.] K. Koch) exerts protection against oxidative damage induced by cyclophosphamide in rat testis.
This study investigated the protective effect of pecan nut (Carya illinoensis) shell aqueous extract (AE) on the oxidative and morphological status of rat testis treated with cyclophosphamide (CP). Wistar rats received water or AE (5%) ad libitum for 37 days. On day 30, half of each group received a single intraperitoneal administration of vehicle or CP 200 mg/kg. After 7 days, the animals were killed and their testis removed. Rats treated with CP presented reduced levels of lactate dehydrogenase, vitamin C, and gluthatione, as well as decreased catalase activity, increased lipid peroxidation levels and superoxide dismutas...
Source: Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology - November 20, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Tags: J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol Source Type: research
Effects of tree nuts on blood lipids, apolipoproteins, and blood pressure: systematic review, meta-analysis, and dose-response of 61 controlled intervention trials.
CONCLUSIONS: Tree nut intake lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, ApoB, and triglycerides. The major determinant of cholesterol lowering appears to be nut dose rather than nut type. Our findings also highlight the need for investigation of possible stronger effects at high nut doses and among diabetic populations.
PMID: 26561616 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - November 11, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Del Gobbo LC, Falk MC, Feldman R, Lewis K, Mozaffarian D Tags: Am J Clin Nutr Source Type: research
Exogenous nail pigmentation secondary to pecan nuts ()
A 72-year-old man with vitiligo presented to our service for a follow-up visit. During examination, irregular pigmentation of all fingernail plates was noted (Figs 1 and 2). He referred to a longtime history of repetitive seasonal brown pigmentation with a peculiar pattern. His occupational activities included planting, culturing, and peeling pecan nuts. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - September 14, 2015 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sandra Cecilia Garcia-Garcia, Laura Elena Barbosa-Moreno, Sylvia Aide Martinez-Cabriales, Roger Adrian Gonzalez-Ramirez, Jorge Ocampo-Candiani Tags: Dermoscopy case of the month Source Type: research
