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a federal appeals court has ruled that organic almond growers can challenge a law requiring mandatory pasteurization of almonds intended to reduce risk of salmonella contamination, overturning a previous decision. pasteurization of almonds is carried out in one of two ways: by treatment with propylene oxide gas – in which case almonds cannot be considered organic – or by steam treatment.

as if walnuts weren\'t already a powerhouse of health benefits, we learn of another significant benefit from a recent study conducted by the yale-griffin prevention research center. published in the february issue of diabetes care, the study concluded that eating 2 ounces of walnuts, about 16 to 22 halves, every day as part of a normal diet may improve cardiovascular health in people with type 2 diabetes.

almonds were the most popular nut used in new products launched in the eu last year, mintel data indicate, with over 50 per cent of almond-containing foods in the confectionery and bakery categories. data from mintel’s global new products database and shared by the almond board of california suggest an 18 per cent increase in almond-containing products launched in the eu-27 in 2009.

desensitising those with peanut allergies is still not a viable treatment – although it could be in the future, according to a new paper published in the journal of allergy and clinical immunology. peanut allergy affects about one per cent of the population in westernized countries, the authors wrote, and previous studies have shown that the prevalence of peanut allergy, which can be fatal, has doubled in the uk and us over the past decade.

following a financing deal signed with norway last week, the southeast asian country plans to revoke existing forestry licenses held by palm oil and timber firms to save its vast rainforests and peat lands that are seen as a carbon sink. the government has promised land swaps for cancelling some forest concessions, a process that may take years to fine tune and also prevent the world\'s no. 1 palm oil producer from achieving its 40 million output target by 2020.

a diet rich in walnuts may reduce the size and growth rate of prostate cancer as well as help ward off cardiovascular disease (cvd), according to a new study presented at the 239th national meeting of the american chemical society (acs). “walnuts should be part of a prostate-healthy diet,” said lead researcher paul davis, ph.d., university of california-davis. “they should be part of a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables.

a diet rich in walnuts helps type 2 diabetes patients improve endothelium-dependent vasodilatation and may reduce their overall cardiac risk, according to a study published in the february issue of diabetes care. researchers at yale university school of medicine studied 24 people with type 2 diabetes who were randomized to a diet including 56g/d of walnuts or a diet without walnuts for eight weeks.

a new trial into ways to counter peanut allergies to going ahead in the uk, following a successful pilot. researchers from addenbrookes hospital in cambridge previously concluded that the tolerance of some peanut allergy sufferers could be built up over time, to cope with up to five nuts without ill effect or anaphylaxis. the new study, which will take 3 years and cost £1m, will involve over 100 children aged 7 to 17 years.

dry food containing low amounts of carbohydrates are at risk of increased acrylamide levels, says a new study sponsored by the european science foundation. formulating foods with oils with a reduced susceptibility like palm oil are likely to have lower acrylamide levels, particularly fat-rich and sugar-free foods, according to findings published in food research international.