Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects

by Cesarettin Alasalvar (Editor), Fereidoon Shahidi (Editor)

Overview

Nuts have been long perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food, best avoided or consumed in moderation. However, research is showing that tree nuts are cholesterol-free and contain unsaturated fats which can help lower the risk of heart disease. Nuts also provide essential nutrients such as magnesium, chromium, zinc, and manganese. Like all plant foods they are high in fiber and phytochemicals. This book examines ten popular tree nuts and describes each nut's compositional characteristics, lipid characteristics, effects of consumption on serum lipid profiles, as well as their phytochemicals and role disease prevention. In addition the book covers allergens and uses for non-edible parts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040055892
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/17/2008
Series:	Nutraceutical Science and Technology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	340
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Cesarettin Alasalvar, Fereidoon Shahidi

Table of Contents

Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects: An Overview, C. Alasalvar and F. ShahidiChemical Composition of Edible Nut Seeds and Its Implications in Human Health, S.K. Sathe, E.K. Monaghan, H.H. Kshirsagar, and M. VenkatachalamHealth Benefi ts of Tree Nuts, M.E. Ternus, K. Lapsley, and C.J. GeigerTree Nut Allergens, S.K. Sathe, G.M. Sharma, and K.H. RouxSphingolipids in Tree Nuts, Y. Wang, D. Tan, and C.-T. HoHealth Aspects and Antiafl atoxigenic Activity of Phytochemicals in Tree Nuts, R.J. Molyneux, N. Mahoney, J.H. Kim, and B.C. CampbellFlavor and Volatile Compounds in Tree Nuts, K.R. Cadwallader and S. PuangpraphantAlmond and Almond Products: Nutraceutical Components and Health Effects, F. Shahidi, Y. Zhong, S.S.K. Wijeratne, and C.-T. HoBioactives and Health Benefi ts of Brazil Nut, F. Shahidi and Z. TanBioactive Compounds from Cashew Nut and Its Coproducts, F. Shahidi and Z. TanChemical Composition and Health Aspects of Chestnut (Castanea spp.),  F. Korel and M.Ö. BalabanCompositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Hazelnut(Corylus avellana L.): An Overview, C. Alasalvar, F. Shahidi, J.S. Amaral,and B.P.P. OliveiraAntioxidant Activities and Phytochemicals in Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) and Hazelnut By-Products,