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Characterization of several hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars based in c...

Nineteen cultivars of hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) collected during the 2001 crop, from Vila Real, Portugal, were analysed for chemical composition, including moisture, total oil content, crude protein, ash, carbohydrates and nutritional value. Fat was the predominant component, ranging from 59.3 to 69.0%. Total oil was extracted and analysed for fatty acid and sterol compositions and oxidative stability. Fa...

Chemical composition, fatty acid and sterol contents of nuts grown in Portugal

Nuts are relevant components of the Mediterranean diet, which is thought to be a healthy one and has been considered as one of the best on coronary heart disease prevention. Although total fat intake is certainly related to health risks, there is now general agreement that the more important issue, where health is concerned, is the type of fat or fatty acids that are consumed. Nuts are also rich in phytosterols...

Sterol composition of hazelnuts from different Portuguese cultivars

Influence of the cultivar and degree of ripeness in the composition of three Po...