regarding the importance sizing and grading crop in the market and other processing operations, in this study, a machine for hazelnut sizing designed, constructed and evaluated. the machine based on sizing mechanism of diverged belt. the sizing unit has a structure similar to a horizontal belt conveyor. the distance between the ropes at the entrance of the product (the end of the driven roller)...

There is a continuing need for improved methods for assessing the adulteration of foodstuffs. We report some highly encouraging data, where we have developed direct infusion electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) together with chemometrics as a novel, rapid (1 min per sample) and powerful technique to elucidate key metabolite differences in vegetable and nut oils. Principal componen...

Background Chocolate is probably one of the most appreciated food products all over the world. However, for allergic individuals to tree nut ingredients, the enjoyment of a simple milk or black chocolate is denied owing to the excessive use of precautionary labelling practiced by the food industry. Thus, it is of utmost importance the development of accurate analytical methodologies to verify l...

Many allergens, such as hazelnut, peanut, charlock, celery, sesame, lupine, walnut, almond, macadamia nut, hickory, pistachio, wheat gliadins, may be present in food products, however, undeclared or as unintentional additives. Due to the growing number of allergic reactions, it is crucial to have fast, reliable methods of allergen detection in processed food products. This review summarizes the...

Material and Methods The clinical history and the positive SPT with the birch extract were the condition for qualifications. 23 patients included in the first group were only birch allergic. 35 patients in the other group had birch pollen allergy and they reported symptoms after eating apple, celery, carrot, tomato, banana, peach, peanut and hazelnut. The skin tests were performed and serum IgE...

Introduction We report a case of an eleven years old girl who was referred to our Allergy Outpatient Clinic for the revaluation of a hazelnut allergy. During her infancy she was successfully desensitised to milk and egg. Afterward she had been followed by another Allergy Unit where, according to skin prick test and specific IgE dosage, it had been suggested to strictly avoid peanut and all tree...

Nuts are dry, single-seeded fruits, with a combination of beneficial compounds that aid in disease prevention and treatment. This review aims to summarize the antioxidant components nutraceutical properties applications hazelnut, almond, pistachio skins, as well discuss their ability prevent treat specific diseases based on vitro vivo studies. The search strategy included searching PubMed datab...