![]() Nuts are presented in raw or roasted forms, and they can be used in a variety of ways in the food, including dessert preparation, to enhance flavor and nutrients. Peanuts, on the opposite, are not tree nuts, but groundnuts, and are also classified as legumes 5. ![]() All of them are fruits consisting of a hard nutshell protecting the kernel. The differentiation was made (between nuts and peanuts) because "nuts" is popularly understood as a simplification of the term tree nuts, which is a collective used to describe nuts that grow on trees, such as hazelnuts ( Corylus avellana), almonds ( Prunus dulcis), walnuts ( Juglans regia), cashews ( Anacardium occidentale), pistachio nuts ( Pistacia vera), and Brazil nuts ( Bertholletia excelsa) 4. Particularly, the consumption of nuts and peanuts is widespread throughout the world due to their beneficial effects on human health and high organoleptic value 3. These circumstances have cumulatively driven the global dried fruits and nuts market. ![]() 2 discussed that consuming fruits and vegetables is one way to prevent noncommunicable diseases, pointing out that 3–5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day (that is, at least 400 g) can help this purpose. Allied with that, there is an increase in government initiatives, leading to the introduction of plant-based food to the mainstream populations by major food players. Thus, the consumption of these nuts in the world could be consolidated, taking into account that in various regions of the globe, they are expensive foods and therefore not accessible to several populations.Īccording to a recent survey performed by the Fortune Business Insights company 1, consumers are becoming vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian due to the factors such as a healthy lifestyle, and growing environmental concerns. Finally, we consider that there are still several research opportunities in the field, mainly related to microbiology, allergenicity, and sustainable production. Allergenic proteins are found in both nuts, although some studies demonstrated a considerable decrease in allergenicity after submitting samples to high-pressure treatments at high temperatures. In turn, the cashew nut is a food that promotes the reduction of LDL cholesterol, improvement in the cardiovascular system, and control of diabetes. monocytogenes) during production steps or storage. coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica, and L. Its nutritional properties can also facilitate contamination by pathogens and their growth (for instance, E. Additionally, studies have indicated that the regular consumption of this nut may modulate intestinal microbiota. Almonds are rich in phenolic extract, which is useful in preventing or slowing down the processes of various oxidative stress-related diseases. Thereby, this study aims to review two nuts (almond and cashew nut) in terms of processing effect on their quality attributes, nutritional value, phytochemical composition, and significant health advantages. Circumstances like this have cumulatively driven the global nuts and dried fruits market. Consumers are becoming vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian due to the factors such as a healthy lifestyle, and growing environmental concerns.
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