Cranberry-Pecan Baked Peaches
No abstract available (Source: Heart Insight)
Source: Heart Insight - October 23, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Departments: The Hungry Heart: 'Tis the Season Source Type: research
Raman spectroscopy study of edible oils and determination of the oxidative stability at frying temperatures
Samples of edible oils of different degrees of unsaturation were studied by Raman spectroscopy. We demonstrate the potential of this technique for discriminating these oils. In addition, the Raman spectra for the macadamia, pecan, and Brazil nut oils are for the first time reported here. The fatty acid profile of each type of oil was established by GC. The analytical results obtained from the spectra were highly correlated with those provided by GC as regards the contents in monounsaturated and PUFA of each oil type. Spectra were examined separately in the wavenumber zones 2800–3100 and 800–1800 cm−1, which were th...
Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology - August 18, 2014 Category: Lipidology Authors: María Á. Carmona, Fernando Lafont, César Jiménez‐Sanchidrián, José R. Ruiz Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Expression, purification and crystallization of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) vicilin
In this study, vicilin from pecan (Carya illinoinensis) was isolated and was expressed in bacteria for the first time. The cupin structural core of the protein, residues 369–792, was purified by metal-affinity and gel-filtration chromatography to high purity. Vicilin crystals were obtained and the best crystal diffracted to 2.65 Å resolution in space group P212121. (Source: Acta Crystallographica Section F)
Source: Acta Crystallographica Section F - July 23, 2014 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Lee, B.Zhang, R.Du, W.-X.Grauke, L.J.McHugh, T.H.Zhang, Y.-Z. Tags: convicilin food allergen storage protein Carya illinoinensis crystallization communications Source Type: research
A simple, rapid, cost‐effective and sensitive method for detection of Salmonella in environmental and pecan samples
ConclusionsThe developed method is rapid, cost‐effective and sensitive for detection of Salmonella from different matrices.
Significance and Impact of the studyThis study provides a method with broad applicability for PCR detection of Salmonella in complex sample matrices. This method has a potential for its application in different research arenas and diagnostic laboratories. (Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology)
Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - July 8, 2014 Category: Microbiology Authors: S. Dobhal, G. Zhang, C. Rohla, M.W. Smith, L.M. Ma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Simple, Rapid, Cost‐effective, and Sensitive Method for Detection of Salmonella in Environmental and Pecan Samples
ConclusionsThe developed method is rapid, cost‐effective, and sensitive for detection of Salmonella from different matrices.
Significance and Impact of the studyThis study provides a method with broad applicability for PCR detection of Salmonella in complex sample matrices. This method has a potential for its application in different research arenas and diagnostic laboratories.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology)
Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - June 20, 2014 Category: Microbiology Authors: Shefali Dobhal, Guodong Zhang, Charles Rohla, Michael W. Smith, Li Maria Ma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Nickel affects xylem Sap RNase a and converts RNase A to a urease
Conclusions:
We conclude that Ni potentially affects the level and activity of RNase A present in the spring xylem sap of pecan trees, and probably in other crops, it has the same influence. The catalytic property of RNase A appears to shift from a nuclease to a urease relying on Ni exposure. This is suggestive that RNase A might possess novel metabolic functionality regarding N-metabolism in perennial plants. The ability of Ni to convert the activity of plant and animal RNase A from that of a ribonuclease to a urease indicates a possible unrecognized beneficial metabolic function of Ni in organisms, while also identifying...
Source: BMC Plant Biology - Latest articles - December 9, 2013 Category: Biology Authors: Cheng BaiLiping LiuBruce Wood Source Type: research
Efficacy of Antimicrobials Extracted from Organic Pecan Shell for Inhibiting the Growth of Listeria spp.
Abstract
Growers and processors of USDA certified organic foods are in need of suitable organic antimicrobials. The purpose of the research reported here was to develop and test natural antimicrobials derived from an all‐natural by‐product, organic pecan shells. Unroasted and roasted organic pecan shells were subjected to solvent free extraction to produce antimicrobials that were tested against Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes serotypes to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of antimicrobials. The effectiveness of pecan shell extracts were further tested using a poultry skin model system and the gr...
Source: Journal of Food Science - November 26, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Dinesh Babu, Philip G. Crandall, Casey L. Johnson, Corliss A. O'Bryan, Steven C. Ricke Tags: M: Food Microbiology & Safety Source Type: research
Comparative Study of Volatile Oil Content and Antimicrobial Activity of Pecan Cultivars Growing in Egypt
Journal of Medicinal Food , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Journal of Medicinal Food)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Food - November 4, 2013 Category: Nutrition Tags: article Source Type: research
[Cancer and Society] Nuts and cancer: where are we now?
There are many types of nuts that many of us enjoy eating. By definition, tree nuts consist of walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, macadamias, pecans, and brazil nuts (considered seeds in reality). Peanuts are, in botanical terms, legumes; however, they have similar nutritional properties to tree nuts, and are therefore often grouped together. Chestnuts contain a higher content of starch, and are therefore nutritionally different. Nuts are nutritionally precious because they are the source of a wide range of important nutrients, including proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins (B6, niacin, folic acid, to...
Source: The Lancet Oncology - October 31, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Panagiotis Papanastasopoulos, Justin Stebbing Tags: Cancer and Society Source Type: research
American Pecan Truffle May Be Coming to a Plate Near You, By Way of Extremely Cute Courier
With a winning combination of cuteness, digging-osity, and the precision focus of a heat-seaking missile, Este the truffle dog has helped blaze a trail together with scientists that could both enliven American diets and help support American pecan growers. Have a look: [More] (Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed)
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - August 16, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Evolution Source Type: research
A systematic review of the effect of thermal processing on the allergenicity of tree nuts
ConclusionThermal processing may reduce allergenicity of PR‐10 proteins in hazelnut and almond, in contrast to nsLTPs and seed storage proteins. This has important implications for source materials used for IgE testing and food challenges and diet advice. (Source: Allergy)
Source: Allergy - July 28, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: L. J. Masthoff, R. Hoff, K. C. M. Verhoeckx, H. Os‐Medendorp, A. Michelsen‐Huisman, J. L. Baumert, S. G. Pasmans, Y. Meijer, A. C. Knulst Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of acute and subacute toxicity and mutagenic activity of the aqueous extract of pecan shells [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch].
Abstract
The infusion of pecan shells has been used to prevent and control hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and toxicological diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate toxicity and mutagenic effects of pecan shells aqueous extract (PSAE). Wistar rats were treated with a single dose of 300 or 2000mg/kg of PSAE in the acute toxicity test. For the subacute test, the animals received 10 or 100mg/kg of PSAE for 28days. The mutagenicity was evaluated using Salmonella/microsome assay in TA1535, TA1537, TA98, TA100 and TA102 S. typhimurium strains in the presence and absence of metabolic activation (S9 ...
Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology - July 2, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Porto LC, da Silva J, de Barros Falcão Ferraz A, Corrêa DS, Dos Santos MS, Porto CD, Picada JN Tags: Food Chem Toxicol Source Type: research
Food allergy update: more than a peanut of a problem
Abstract
Food allergies have become a significant medical and legal concern for children worldwide, as there is a rising incidence of potentially fatal hypersensitivity reactions. The most common foods implicated include cow milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanut, tree nuts such as walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, and pistachios, fish and shellfish. The majority of food allergies represent an IgE‐mediated hypersensitivity reaction to specific proteins found in foods. Peanut allergy, in particular, is a significant food allergy responsible for the majority of patients with food‐induced anaphylaxis. Even trace quanti...
Source: International Journal of Dermatology - February 17, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: Zain Husain, Robert A. Schwartz Tags: Review Source Type: research
Guest Post: Towards a Distributed, Intelligent Electric Grid
This is a guest post by Robert Fares, a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin researching the benefits of grid energy storage as part of Pecan Street Inc.'s ongoing smart grid demonstration project . Robert is contributing a series of guest posts discussing grid storage technologies, and how storage could benefit the electric grid. You can read the previous posts in his series here , here , and here . - David In my last post, I discussed how transformer-level batteries could work to isolate clusters of houses during an outage to form microgrids powered by rooftop solar panels. A logical extension of...
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - January 16, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Energy & Sustainability Source Type: research
Could Transformer-level Batteries Shield the Grid from the Next Super Storm?
This is a guest post by Robert Fares, a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin researching the benefits of grid energy storage as part of Pecan Street Inc.'s ongoing smart grid demonstration project . Robert is contributing a series of guest posts discussing grid storage technologies, and how storage could benefit the electric grid. You can read the first and second posts in his series here and here . During the last days of October 2012, what has become colloquially known as Super Storm Sandy plowed into the eastern United States. The storm was one of the most damaging in U.S. history, causing over 25...
Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed - January 2, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Energy & Sustainability Source Type: research
