Tree nuts : composition, phytochemicals, and health effects

Nuts have been long perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food, best avoided or consumed in moderation. 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 popular tree nuts and des...

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Main Authors: Alasalvar, Cesarettin (Author), Shahidi, Fereidoon , 1951- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press , 2009
Series:Nutraceutical science and technology 9
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245 0 0 |a Tree nuts :   |b composition, phytochemicals, and health effects   |c edited by Cesarettin Alasalvar, Fereidoon Shahidi 
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300 |a xiii, 326 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 26 cm. 
440 0 |a Nutraceutical science and technology   |v 9 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Tree nuts : compositions, phytochemicals, and health effects : an overview -- 2. Chemical composition of edible nut seeds and its implications in human health -- 3. Health benefits of tree nuts -- 4. Tree nut allergens -- 5. Sphingolipids in tree nuts -- 6. Health aspects and anti-aflatoxidgenic activity of phytochemicals in tree nuts -- 7. Flavor and volatile compounds in tree nuts -- 8. Almond and almond products : nutraceutical components and health effects -- 9. Bioactives and health benefits of Brazil nut -- 10. Bioactive compounds from cashew nut and its coproducts -- 11. Chemical composition and health aspects of chestnut (Castanea spp.) -- 12. Compositional characteristics and health effects of hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) : an overview -- 13. Antioxidant activities and phytochemicals in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) and hazelnut by-products -- 14. Phytochemical profiles and potential health benefits of heartnut -- 15. Nutritional composition and health beneficial effects of macadamia nuts -- 16. Compositional characteristics and health effects of pecan -- 17. Nutraceutical potential of pine nut -- 18. Phytochemicals and health aspects of pistachio -- 19. Walnut polyphenols : their structures and functions 
520 |a Nuts have been long perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food, best avoided or consumed in moderation. 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 popular tree nuts and describes each nut's compositional characteristics. 
650 0 |a Food allergy 
650 0 |a Functional foods 
650 0 |a Nuts   |x Composition 
650 0 |a Nuts   |x Health aspects 
700 1 |a Alasalvar, Cesarettin ,   |e author 
700 1 |a Shahidi, Fereidoon ,   |d 1951- ,   |e author 
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