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Avocado extract in food may prevent bacterial illness

July 22, 2017 Loknath DasAvocado, bacterial, extract, Food., illness, In, May, Prevent

The researchers found that the extracts from avocado seeds could be effective in controlling microbes that cause Listeria, a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems. In the study, the researchers from Tecnologico de Monterrey, in Mexico compared enriched acetogenin extract (EAE) from avocado seeds with two name-brand synthetic antimicrobials. They found that the EAE presented similar listeria-properties and chemical profiles to the synthetic antimicrobials. The EAE was effective at 37 degrees celsius and at a refrigeration temperature of four…

Food with avocado extract could prevent bacterial illness

November 29, 2016 SrijitaAvocado, bacterial, Could, extract, Food., illness, Prevent, With

A recent study has found that extracts from avocado seedscan potentially be used as a natural additive incorporated into ready-to-eat foods to control microbes that cause Listeria. The study has been published in the Journal of Food Science. Listeria is a food borne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems. Food products formulated without synthetic additives can be harmful for health therefore, food scientists are looking for ways to replace synthetic additives with natural ones. Researchers from Tecnologico de Monterrey in…

Did You Know That Avocado Can Be Used as a First Food for Babies?

July 30, 2016 Srijita'First, a, As, Avocado, Babies, be, Can, Did, Food., for, Know, That, Used, You

Feeding babies avocados, which has a neutral flavour, soft consistency and nutrient density, can help in boosting their growth and development, says a study, suggesting that the fruit can be used as a first food for infants. Babies’ ideal first foods should have a low to moderate sweet and salty flavour profile to avoid early preferences for sweet foods. The findings showed that avocados are unique among complementary and transitional foods and they provide an ideal source of calories to meet the increasing energy and growth demands of weaning infants…

Eat Avocado to Improve Cholesterol Levels

April 10, 2016 SrijitaAvocado, Cholesterol, Eat, Improve, Levels, to

Eating fresh avocados every day can significantly change lipid profiles and improvecholesterol levels, reveals a study conducted at the University of the Pacific at Stockton in California. According to findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, the use of avocados in lieu of solid fats and foods that have higher saturated fat content to significantly change lipid profiles. “Fresh avocado, as part of a balanced diet and as a cholesterol-free substitute for solid fats can help be part of the solution for maintaining normal cholesterol levels,” said Nikki Ford,…