Relationship between antioxidant properties and chemical composition of the oil and the shell of pecan nuts [Caryaillinoinensis (Wangenh) C. Koch]

► Pecan crop year and variety significantly affected quality of oil and nut shells. ► Pecans with higher polyunsaturated fats showed greater total phenolics and antioxidant activity. ► Phenolics content in protective outer shell directly related to composition and stability of oil. The chemical comp...

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