Tree nuts contain an array of phytochemicals including carotenoids, phenolic acids,
phytosterols and polyphenolic compounds such as flavonoids, proanthocyanidins (PAC) …

Phytosterols are bioactive compounds, one of their most studied and outstanding properties
being their cholesterol-lowering activity. This explains the growing interest in the phytosterol …

The unsaponifiable lipid fraction of plant-based foods is a potential source of bioactive
components such as phytosterols, squalene, and tocopherols. The objective of the present …

Nuts are high in fat but have a fatty acid profile that may be beneficial in relation to risk of
coronary heart disease. Nuts also contain other potentially cardioprotective constituents …

The study was conducted to assess the content of tocopherols (α-, β-, γ-and δ-) and
carotenoids (α-and β-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, cryptoxanthin and lycopene) in the …

The quality of Tombul (Round) hazelnut, grown in the Giresun province of Turkey, was
determined by measuring proximate composition, minerals, vitamins, dietary fiber, amino …

Tree nuts are highly nutritious and provide macronutrients (fat, protein, and carbohydrate)[1,
8], micronutrients (minerals and vitamins)[1], fat-soluble bioactives (monounsaturated fatty …

Nuts contain bioactive constituents that elicit cardio-protective effects including phytosterols,
tocopherols and squalene. The objective of the present study was to determine the total oil …

In this study, seeds of Milk thistle (Silybum marianum L.) as a biomedical plant were
pretreated with microwaves (800 W) for 2 and 4 min, to evaluate the process of intensifying …

This paper describes the composition of authentic hazelnut oils obtained from nuts collected
from five countries that are major suppliers of hazelnut oil. Oils were analyzed using …