Sustainability
Almonds: Powering Your Future with Edible Batteries
Photo caption: The edible battery (center), surrounded by the ingredients used to make it (clockwise from top right): almonds, capers, edible gold foil, activated carbon,
Eating 30 g of walnuts every day contributes to the improvement of the elasticity of blood vessels(1) which helps blood flow.
Regular walnut consumption has been associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and has been shown to decrease LDL “bad” cholesterol and blood pressure(3).
Walnuts may help improve cognitive function (brain health) and may also reduce the risk of other diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, depression and type 2 diabetes, which are risk factors for the development of dementia(2).
Photo caption: The edible battery (center), surrounded by the ingredients used to make it (clockwise from top right): almonds, capers, edible gold foil, activated carbon,
In the world of culinary delights, there exists a treasure trove of ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also offer a plethora
Happy Pistachio Day! Each year, 26 February is dedicated to this nut, which punches above its weight when it comes to taste and nutrition! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favourite nut all day long.
In the world of culinary delights, there exists a treasure trove of ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also offer a plethora
As you may have heard, the popularity of plant-based diets has surged in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. This
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas than by incorporating the natural beauty and rich flavors of nuts and dried fruits into your celebrations? These delightful and versatile ingredients not only make for a delectable…
1.Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012.
2. Chauhan, A., & Chauhan, V. (2020). Beneficial Effects of Walnuts on Cognition and Brain Health. Nutrients, 12(2), E550. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12020550
3. [4] Wu L, Piotrowski K, Rau T, Waldmann E, Broedl UC, Demmelmair H, Koletzko B, Stark RG, Nagel JM, Mantzoros CS, Parhofer KG. Walnut-enriched diet reduces fasting non-HDL-cholesterol and
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 g | Value per 28 g, 1 oz (1 handful) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Proximates |
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|
Water |
g |
3.52 |
1 |
|
Energy |
kcal |
691 |
196 |
|
Energy |
kJ |
2889 |
819 |
|
Protein |
g |
9.17 |
2.60 |
|
Total lipid (fat) |
g |
71.97 |
20.40 |
|
Ash |
g |
1.49 |
0.42 |
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
g |
13.86 |
3.93 |
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g |
9.6 |
2.7 |
|
Sugars, total |
g |
3.97 |
1.13 |
|
Sucrose |
g |
3.90 |
1.11 |
|
Glucose (dextrose) |
g |
0.04 |
0.04 |
|
Fructose |
g |
0.04 |
0.01 |
|
Lactose |
g |
|
|
|
Maltose |
g |
|
|
|
Galactose |
g |
0.04 |
0.04 |
|
Starch |
g |
0.46 |
0.46 |
|
Minerals |
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|
Calcium, Ca |
mg |
70 |
20 |
|
Iron, Fe |
mg |
2.53 |
0.72 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg |
121 |
33 |
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg |
277 |
79 |
|
Potassium, K |
mg |
410 |
116 |
|
Sodium, Na |
mg |
0.0 |
|
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg |
4.53 |
1.28 |
|
Copper, Cu |
mg |
1.200 |
0.340 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg |
4.500 |
1.276 |
|
Selenium, Se |
µg |
3.8 |
1.1 |
|
Vitamins |
|||
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg |
1.1 |
0.3 |
|
Thiamin |
mg |
0.660 |
0.187 |
|
Riboflavin |
mg |
0.130 |
0.037 |
|
Niacin |
mg |
1.167 |
0.331 |
|
Pantothenic acid |
mg |
0.863 |
0.245 |
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg |
0.210 |
-0.94 |
|
Folate, total |
µg |
22 |
6 |
|
Folic acid |
µg |
|
|
|
Folate, food |
µg |
22 |
6 |
|
Folate, DFE |
µg |
22 |
6 |
|
Choline, total |
mg |
40.5 |
11.5 |
|
Betaine |
mg |
0.7 |
0.2 |
|
Vitamin B-12 |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin B-12, added |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin A, RAE |
µg |
3 |
1 |
|
Retinol |
µg |
|
|
|
Carotene, beta |
µg |
29 |
8 |
|
Carotene, alpha |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin A, IU |
IU |
56 |
16 |
|
Lycopene |
µg |
|
|
|
Lutein + zeaxanthin |
µg |
17 |
5 |
|
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg |
1.40 |
0.40 |
|
Vitamin E, added |
mg |
|
|
|
Tocopherol, beta |
mg |
0.39 |
0.11 |
|
Tocopherol, gamma |
mg |
24.44 |
6.93 |
|
Tocopherol, delta |
mg |
0.47 |
0.13 |
|
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin D |
IU |
|
|
|
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
µg |
3.5 |
1.0 |
|
Lipids |
|||
|
4:0 |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total saturated |
g |
6.180 |
1.752 |
|
6:0 |
g |
|
|
|
8:0 |
g |
|
|
|
10:0 |
g |
|
|
|
14:1 |
g |
|
|
|
17:0 |
g |
|
|
|
12:0 |
g |
|
|
|
14:0 |
g |
|
|
|
15:1 |
g |
|
|
|
13:0 |
g |
|
|
|
18:0 |
g |
1.745 |
0.495 |
|
15:0 |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 undifferentiated |
g |
|
|
|
20:0 |
g |
0.069 |
0.020 |
|
22:0 |
g |
|
|
|
16:0 |
g |
4.366 |
1.238 |
|
18:1 undifferentiated |
g |
40.594 |
11.508 |
|
18:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
18:2 n-6 c,c |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 t |
g |
|
|
|
18:1 t |
g |
|
|
|
24:0 |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g |
40 |
11.567 |
|
20:1 |
g |
0.207 |
|
|
18:2 CLAs |
g |
|
|
|
17:1 |
g |
|
|
|
22:1 undifferentiated |
g |
|
|
|
18:2 t not further defined |
g |
|
|
|
18:3 undifferentiated |
g |
|
0.280 |
|
24:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g |
21.614 |
6.128 |
|
18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) |
g |
|
|
|
18:3 n-6 c,c,c |
g |
|
|
|
18:2 undifferentiated |
g |
|
|
|
18:4 |
g |
|
|
|
20:2 n-6 c,c |
g |
|
|
|
20:3 undifferentiated |
g |
|
|
|
20:4 undifferentiated |
g |
|
|
|
20:5 n-3 (EPA) |
g |
|
|
|
22:5 n-3 (DPA) |
g |
|
|
|
22:6 n-3 (DHA) |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic |
g |
|
|
|
Cholesterol |
mg |
|
|
|
Stigmasterol |
mg |
3 |
1 |
|
Campesterol |
mg |
6 |
2 |
|
Beta-sitosterol |
mg |
117 |
33 |
|
Amino Acids |
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|
Tryptophan |
g |
0.093 |
0.026 |
|
Threonine |
g |
0.306 |
0.087 |
|
Isoleucine |
g |
0.336 |
0.095 |
|
Leucine |
g |
0.598 |
0.170 |
|
Lysine |
g |
0.287 |
0.081 |
|
Methionine |
g |
0.183 |
0.052 |
|
Cystine |
g |
0.152 |
0.043 |
|
Phenylalanine |
g |
0.426 |
0.121 |
|
Tyrosine |
g |
0.215 |
0.061 |
|
Valine |
g |
0.411 |
0.117 |
|
Arginine |
g |
1.177 |
0.334 |
|
Histidine |
g |
0.262 |
0.074 |
|
Alanine |
g |
0.397 |
0.113 |
|
Aspartic acid |
g |
0.929 |
0.263 |
|
Glutamic acid |
g |
1.829 |
0.519 |
|
Glycine |
g |
0.453 |
0.128 |
|
Proline |
g |
0.363 |
0.103 |
|
Serine 2 3 |
g |
0.474 |
0.134 |
|
Others |
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|
Alcohol, ethyl |
g |
|
|
|
Caffeine |
mg |
|
|
|
Theobromine |
mg |
|
|