Response surface methodology (with central composite rotatable design for k=3) was used to investigate the product properties of extruded rice-cowpea-groundnut blends in a single screw extruder. The combined effect of cowpea (0-20%), groundnut (0-10%), and feed moisture (14-48%) levels were used for formulation of the products. The product moisture, expansion ratio, bulk density and total colou...

BACKGROUND This article investigated the prevalence of peanut allergy in three cohorts of children born in the same geographical location, Isle of Wight, UK and seeks to determine whether the prevalence of peanut allergy has changed between 1994 and 2004. METHODS Three cohorts of children (age 3-4 years) born on the Isle of Wight, were assessed for peanut allergy and the outcomes compared: Co...

in this study , samples of oily nuts using for human consumption ( pistachio- peanuts- walnut …..) were randomly obtained from markets in three geografical regions (south, east and west) of tehran. they were immidiatedly sent to mycology lab. then they were prepared for detection of fungi on sabour glucose , rose bangal and chapex agars. analysis of fungi were done by slide-culture, detection o...

Peanuts are prone to insect damage, breakage, germination, mildew, and other defects, which makes the quality of peanuts uneven. The difference in peanut pod price economic benefit also have a big difference. classification pods according is an important part improving product grade market competitiveness. Real-time, accurate, non-destructive detection can effectively improve utilization commer...

background: nuts are one of the main consumed snacks worldwide and also have an important role among iranian's food habits. natural contamination of nuts with aflatoxin is unavoidable and causes a special challenge for nuts safety and quality. objectives: the purpose of this research was to study the aflatoxin contamination in commercially-available nuts (pistachio, walnut and peanut) in the ma...

BACKGROUND Despite guidelines recommending avoidance of peanuts during infancy in the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and, until recently, North America, peanut allergy (PA) continues to increase in these countries. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine the prevalence of PA among Israeli and UK Jewish children and evaluate the relationship of PA to infant and maternal peanut consumption. METHODS...

Methods Individuals with an allergist-confirmed peanut allergy were recruited from the Montreal’s Children Hospital and Canadian food allergy advocacy organizations. Data were collected on initial allergic reactions to peanut and treatment inside and outside HCFs. Results Of 751 individuals who had an allergic reaction to peanut, 613 responded (81.6%). Initial reactions were mild in 28.4% (95% ...

The purpose of this brief communication is to highlight emerging evidence to existing guidelines regarding potential benefits of supporting early, rather than delayed, peanut introduction during the period of complementary food introduction in infants. This document should be considered as interim guidance based on consensus among the following organizations: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma...

In 2010, a team of US researchers concluded that the more peanuts a pregnant woman ate during her pregnancy [4], the more likely her newborn was to be sensitive to peanuts. They published their results in 2010's "Maternal consumption of peanut during pregnancy [4] is associated with peanut sensitization in atopic infants". The work resulted from the collaboration of Scott Sicherer and Hugh Samp...

BACKGROUND Studies suggest that siblings of children with peanut allergy (PNA) have a higher prevalence of PNA than the general population. OBJECTIVES The Canadian Peanut Allergy Registry was used to assess the percentage of siblings of registered index PNA children who were 1) never exposed to peanut or 2) reportedly diagnosed with PNA by a physician without either a history of allergic reac...