The global market for tree nuts is growing rapidly with trade in excess of $ US32 billion
annually. Tree nuts have a high oil content and fatty acid composition that can render them …

The aim of this study is to determine the kinetics and quality properties of pistachios under
different microwave powers (270, 450, and 630 W) and ultrasound (US) pretreatment at 0 …

The effect of edible coating on the postharvest quality of fresh pistachio covered by a yellow-
red colored soft shell (hull) was evaluated. Fresh pistachio fruit were immersed in different …

Background Fresh in-hull pistachio fruits are very perishable and hence have a limited
storage life, with marketers and customers wishing for a longer shelf life. The present …

Edible coatings of gum Arabic (GA)(6.0 and 8.0%) with Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora)(0.3
and 0.5%) were assessed as potential postharvest treatments to protect the quality of fresh …

In this study, different concentrations of alginate (0%, 1% and 1.5% w/v) enriched with
various concentrations of Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora Boiss) essential oil (0%, 0.3% and …

The aim of this study was to investigate how a modified packaging system designing to
increase the shelf lives of fresh pistachio samples. Packaging systems include modified …

Fresh in-hull pistachio fruit was sprayed with 10 mM w/v γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), 2% w/v
calcium oxide (CaO), and their combination (GABA+ CaO) for 3 min at room temperature …

Fungal spoilage significantly affects the quality of pecan nuts in post-harvest. Although
several alternatives have been used to avoid this type of food spoilage, studies correlating …

Background The effects of passive modified‐atmosphere packaging (passive‐MAP) on the
postharvest quality of de‐hulled fresh pistachios (Pistacia vera L. cv. Kerman) stored at cold …