Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and

Tree nuts were long perceived as an unhealthy food due to their high fat content and caloric value. However, recent epidemiologic and numerous clinical studies have provided evidence that frequent nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, certain type of cancer, stroke, atherosclerosis, type-2 diabetes, inflammation, and several other chronic diseases. Drawing on contributions from experts based in industry and academia, Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects discusses the results of state-of-the-art research on different aspects of tree nut compositions, phytochemicals, and their health effects.

Preface	p. vii
Editors	p. ix
Contributors	p. xi
Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects: An Overview	p. 1
Chemical Composition of Edible Nut Seeds and Its Implications in Human Health	p. 11
Health Benefits of Tree Nuts	p. 37
Tree Nut Allergens	p. 65
Sphingolipids in Tree Nuts	p. 85
Health Aspects and Antiaflatoxigenic Activity of Phytochemicals in Tree Nuts	p. 95
Flavor and Volatile Compounds in Tree Nuts	p. 109
Almond and Almond Products: Nutraceutical Components and Health Effects	p. 127
Bioactives and Health Benefits of Brazil Nut	p. 143
Bioactive Compounds from Cashew Nut and Its Coproducts	p. 157
Chemical Composition and Health Aspects of Chestnut (Castanea spp.)	p. 171
Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.): An Overview	p. 185
Antioxidant Activities and Phytochemicals in Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) and Hazelnut By-Products	p. 215
Phytochemical Profiles and Potential Health Benefits of Heartnut (Juglans ailanthifolia var. cordiformis): A Comparison with the Common Walnut (Juglans regia L.)	p. 237
Nutrient Composition and Health Beneficial Effects of Macadamia Nuts	p. 249
Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Pecan (Carya illinoinensis [Wangenh.] K. Koch)	p. 259
Nutraceutical Potential of Pine Nut	p. 285
Phytochemicals and Health Aspects of Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.)	p. 295
Walnut Polyphenols: Structures and Functions	p. 305
Index	p. 321
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