Impact of post-harvest storage conditions on polyphenol composition and antioxidant activity in natural almonds
Post-harvest storage conditions significantly impact the polyphenolic profile and antioxidant properties of natural almonds. For short-term storage (≤6 months), RT with controlled light exposure is sufficient to preserve polyphenols, whereas cold and dark conditions are recommended to maintain bioactive compound stability and antioxidant potential for long-term storage (>6 months). These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing storage strategies in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries.
Authors
- Agnese Ragno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2008-928X)
- Daniela Impellizzeri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9492-3161)
- Domenico Trombetta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4358-5224)
- Antonella Smeriglio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9756-304X)
- Teresa Gervasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3866-4713)
- Giuseppina Mandalari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5663-3702)
- Martina Imbesi
Institutions
- University of Messina (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1582434
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Nuts composition and effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.48