Fumigation of Brazil nuts with allyl isothiocyanate to inhibit the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus and aflatoxin production
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8527
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND Brazil produces approximately 40 000 tons of Brazil nuts annually, which is commonly contaminated with fungi and mycotoxins. Gaseous allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) was used to inhibit the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus and its… read more here.
Keywords: production; parasiticus; inhibit growth; brazil nuts ... See more keywords
Effect of temperature on growth, gene expression, and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus nomius isolated from Brazil nuts
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DOI: 10.1007/s12550-019-00380-w
Abstract: Aspergillus nomius is a potent producer of aflatoxins B and G and is one of the most common species of fungi found in Brazil nuts. Temperature is considered a major abiotic factor that influences fungal… read more here.
Keywords: aflatoxin production; temperature; production; brazil nuts ... See more keywords
Efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid against Aspergillus nomius in Brazil nuts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2020.103449
Abstract: The objective of this work was to assess the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and peracetic acid for sanitization of Brazil nuts. To evaluate the natural microbiota of the nuts, the total bacteria and fungi as… read more here.
Keywords: brazil nuts; peracetic acid; hypochlorite peracetic; sodium hypochlorite ... See more keywords
Extended validation of a senstive and robust method for simultaneous quantification of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in Brazil nuts by HPLC-FLD
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2017.03.014
Abstract: Abstract A sensitive method for determination of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in Brazil nut has been developed and thoroughly validated observing parameters of compliance criteria recognized by the European Union. Samples were extracted… read more here.
Keywords: extended validation; method; brazil nuts; validation senstive ... See more keywords
Consumption of Brazil nuts with high selenium levels increased inflammation biomarkers in obese women: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2019.02.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Increased inflammatory response is an important factor in the pathophysiology of obesity. The mineral selenium (Se), of which one of the main food sources is the Brazil nut, has important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions… read more here.
Keywords: obese women; brazil nuts; consumption brazil; brazil ... See more keywords
Size segregation of irregular granular materials captured by time-resolved 3D imaging
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-87280-1
Abstract: When opening a box of mixed nuts, a common experience is to find the largest nuts at the top. This well-known effect is the result of size-segregation where differently sized ‘particles’ sort themselves into distinct… read more here.
Keywords: granular materials; time; brazil nuts; size ... See more keywords
Development of a TD-NMR Method to Monitor Brazil Nuts Oil Content: A Green and Low-Cost Based Approach
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DOI: 10.21577/0103-5053.20210039
Abstract: Growth in the international popularity of Brazil nuts oil (Bertholletia excelsa, Bonpl.) has demanded a closer look at quality aspects of the nuts. In this context, time-domain H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (TD-NMR) can be… read more here.
Keywords: oil content; nmr method; brazil nuts; nuts oil ... See more keywords
Effect of Brazil Nuts on Selenium Status, Blood Lipids, and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020403
Abstract: Tree nuts, including Brazil nuts, have been hypothesized to impact cardiovascular health through the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Nonetheless, a quantitative analysis of these effects has not been performed. Therefore, the aim of… read more here.
Keywords: brazil nuts; brazil; blood; selenium ... See more keywords
Influência das chuvas na oferta de castanha-do-brasil e o impacto no benefício socioeconômico e ambiental, no Oeste do estado do Pará
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DOI: 10.5380/dma.v45i0.50562
Abstract: The objective of this study to estimate the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of Brazil nut ( Bertholletia excels Bonpl. ) extraction and commercialization in the period from 1999 to 2011, in the western region of… read more here.
Keywords: das chuvas; ncia das; brazil nuts; socioeconomic environmental ... See more keywords