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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

Impact of post-harvest storage conditions on polyphenol composition and antioxidant activity in natural almonds.

Agnese Ragno, Martina Imbesi, Teresa Gervasi, Antonella Smeriglio, Giuseppina Mandalari, Daniela Impellizzeri, Domenico Trombetta

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Article in Frontiers in nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Agnese Ragno *Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Martina Imbesi *Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Teresa GervasiDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Antonella SmeriglioDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Giuseppina MandalariDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Daniela ImpellizzeriDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Domenico TrombettaDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, Messina, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Post-harvest storage of natural almonds is a critical step, as it can cause the onset of microbial contamination and modify polyphenolic composition of almond skin, potentially altering the antioxidant capacity and overall, the health effects of the native product. This study aims to evaluate the impact of different post-harvest storage conditions on the microbiological stability, polyphenolic profile, and antioxidant activity of natural almonds ( Methods: Natural almonds were obtained from Results: Temperature remained stable with moderate variations, indicating a well-controlled environment, while humidity exhibits significant fluctuations, likely influenced by external factors. No significant microbial contamination was detected throughout storage, confirming the microbiological safety of natural almonds. The polyphenolic content significantly decreased within the first 3 months, particularly under dark conditions at RT. However, a recovery phase was observed at 6 months, with cold-stored almonds retaining the highest levels of total polyphenols and flavonoids. The antioxidant activity of almond skin extracts correlated with polyphenolic content, showing an initial decline followed by stabilization under refrigerated storage. Hierarchical clustering analyses highlighted distinct polyphenolic expression patterns based on storage conditions and time points. Conclusion: 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.

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antioxidant activitymicrobial controlnatural almondsnatural almond skinpolyphenolsstorage

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PMCPMC12055534

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