Almond oil, a rich source of macronutrients and micronutrients, is extracted for food
flavorings and the cosmetics industry. In recent years, the need for high‐quality and high …

Background The process of selecting superior performing plants for food, feed and fiber
products dates back more than 10,000 years and has been substantially refined in the last …

Cyanogenic glycosides are a large group of secondary metabolites that are widely
distributed in the plant kingdom, including many plants that are commonly consumed by …

For millennia, humans have imposed strong selection on domesticated crops, resulting in
drastically altered crop phenotypes compared with wild ancestors. Crop yields have …

Strategies that decrease postprandial glucose excursions, including digestive enzyme
inhibition, and low glycemic index diets result in lower diabetes incidence and coronary …

Phytochemicals or secondary metabolites present in fruit are key components contributing to
sensory attributes like aroma, taste, and color. In addition, these compounds improve human …

Almonds (Prunus dulcis) are one of the most consumed tree-nuts worldwide, with
commercial production in arid environments such as California, Spain, and Australia. The …

Almond (Prunus dulcis) is the principal Prunus species in which the consumed and thus
commercially important part of the fruit is the kernel. As a result of continued selection, the …

Authored by a panel of experts in cell physiology, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology,
applied botany, ethnobotany, and cosmetic science, this book demonstrates the science …

Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat, fiber, α-tocopherol, minerals such as magnesium
and copper, and phytonutrients, albeit being energy-dense. The favorable fat composition …