Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health EffectsCesarettin Alasalvar, Fereidoon Shahidi Traditionally perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food best avoided or consumed only in moderation, tree nuts have come into their own. Recent epidemiological and clinical studies provide evidence that frequent nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, certain types of cancer, stro |
Contents
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Chapter 2 Chemical Composition of Edible Nut Seeds and Its Implications in Human Health | 11 |
Chapter 3 Health Benefits of Tree Nuts | 37 |
Chapter 4 Tree Nut Allergens | 65 |
Chapter 5 Sphingolipids in Tree Nuts | 85 |
Chapter 6 Health Aspects and Antiaflatoxigenic Activity of Phytochemicals in Tree Nuts | 95 |
Chapter 7 Flavor and Volatile Compounds in Tree Nuts | 109 |
Nutraceutical Components and Health Effects | 127 |
An Overview | 185 |
Chapter 13 Antioxidant Activities and Phytochemicals in Hazelnut Corylus avellana L and Hazelnut ByProducts | 215 |
A Comparison with the Common Walnut Juglans regia L | 237 |
Chapter 15 Nutrient Composition and Health Beneficial Effects of Macadamia Nuts | 249 |
Chapter 16 Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Pecan Carya illinoinesis Wangenh K Koch | 259 |
Chapter 17 Nutraceutical Potential of Pine Nut | 285 |
Chapter 18 Phytochemicals and Health Aspects of Pistachio Pistacia vera L | 295 |
Structures and Functions | 305 |
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