Oxidative quality of commercial fried nuts: evaluation of a surface and an internal lipid fraction

Authors

  • S. Marmesat Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC)
  • J. Velasco Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC)
  • M. V. Ruiz-Méndez Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC)
  • M. C. Dobarganes Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/gya.2006.v57.i3.49

Keywords:

Almonds - Cashew nuts - Oxidative quality - Peanuts - Sunflower seeds

Abstract


The oxidative quality of commercial fried nuts was evaluated by independent analyses of two lipid fractions, the surface oil, and the internal lipid fraction. The nuts studied were 6 samples of almonds, 10 samples of peanuts, 4 samples of sunflower seeds and 2 samples of cashew nuts. The oil content, peroxide value, polymer content, and fatty acid composition were analyzed. The results showed two lipid fractions with different oxidation status. Higher oxidation levels were normally found in the oil fraction more exposed  to air, although considerably higher oxidation status in the internal oil was also detected in various samples. Oxidative quality was also evaluated in selected samples of each nut after 1 year of storage at room temperature, in the dark . Only the almonds and cashew nuts exhibited acceptable oxidative quality after storage. In addition, a study on the changes due to frying and the contribution of the frying oil to the lipids in the final product showed that the composition of the surface oil can be changed by the incorporation of substantial contents of the frying fat. Consequently, the frying fat may exert some effect on the oxidative quality and oxidative stability of the surface oil.

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2006-09-30

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Marmesat S, Velasco J, Ruiz-Méndez MV, Dobarganes MC. Oxidative quality of commercial fried nuts: evaluation of a surface and an internal lipid fraction. Grasas aceites [Internet]. 2006Sep.30 [cited 2024Mar.28];57(3):275-83. Available from: https://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/49

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