A Review of Nutritional Components in Carya illinoinensis

doi:10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb16060100

Abstract

Abstract: Carya illinoinensis is a new nutrient-rich food. In this paper, domestic and international researches of pecan in recent years were summarized; nutritional components and healthy effects of Carya illinoinensis were reviewed. Carya illinoinensis nuts mainly contain lipids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, phytosterols, et al. Carya illinoinensis nuts can protect the health of heart and brain blood vessel and be an antioxidant, while Carya illinoinensis shell is of antioxidation and antianxiety. At the same time, the proportions of fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols and phytosterols were compared with those of other nuts to provide suggestions for further research on pecan nutritional quality. The authors thought variety breeding and application was important, while research of the health effects was also essential.

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S664.1

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