Avocado Extract Could be a Natural Additive to Prevent Food-Borne Illness

A compound extracted from the seeds of avocado called enriched acetogenin extract (EAE), is effective in controlling microbes that cause Listeria, a food-borne bacterial illness.

Avocado seed extracts can be used as a natural additive in ready-to-eat foods to control microbes that cause bacterial illness, say researchers.

The researchers found that the extracts from avocado seeds could be effective in controlling microbes that cause Listeria, a food-borne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and people with impaired immune systems.

Health Benefits of Avocado Presented at International Congress of Nutrition
New research findings on avocado consumption was presented as two posters at the IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition, in Granada, Spain.

‘Avocado seed extract can be used to prevent microbial growth in ready-to-eat foods and make it safe for consumption.’

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 degrees Celsius.

Fresh Avocado Improves Absorption of Essential Nutrients for Healthy Living
Consumption of a fresh avocado with an orange-colored sauce or raw carrots is thought to enhance provitamin A carotenoid absorption, a new study has found

Avocado seeds are a waste product of the food industry, and these results offer a value-added, sustainable opportunity for manufacturers, the researchers said.

Food products are usually formulated with synthetic additives that enhance the flavor so that it gives food a particular taste or smell. It may be derived from natural ingredients or created artificially.

Avocado Destroys Blood Cancer Stem Cells Without Affecting Healthy Cells
Avocado contains a lipid, avocatin B that targets leukemia stem cells and fights a form of blood cancer without affecting the healthy cells.

However, food still has to be safe for consumers to eat, so food scientists are looking for ways to replace synthetic additives.

Since some additives are needed for food safety reasons, food product developers are faced with the challenge of developing more "natural" additives that can produce comparable results, the study said.

Avocado Oil may Have Anti-Aging Properties
A new study has revealed that avocado oil may have anti-aging properties similar to those exhibited by olive oil.

The study was published in the Journal of Food Science.

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