Bioactive properties, fatty acid compositions, and phenolic compounds of some date palm (Phoenix dactyliferaL.) cultivars (original) (raw)

2020, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit is popular among arid and semi-arid regions' populations around the globe, due to its nutritional and cultural significance (Biglari, AlKarkhi, & Easa, 2008). It is also known as an important source of health-promoting constituents carrying around 172-246 mgGAE/100 g of total phenolics and 146-162 µmol Trolox equivalents/g (fw) of antioxidant activity, as reported for dates cultivated in Oman (Al-Farsi et al., 2007). Other reports also suggest it as a rich source of chemical with different biological properties (Djouab, Benamara, Gougam, Amellal, & Karima Hidous, 2016; Matloob & Al Hussein Balakit, 2016). It is reported to contain 0.2%-0.5% oil (flesh), 2.3%-5.6% protein, and 0.1-916 mg/100 g of total minerals among other nutrients (Al-Shahib & Marshall, 2003; Biglari et al., 2008). Date fruits are one of the important agricultural products which are widely consumed and traded in North-Africa, the Middle East, and different Asian countries. It can also be regarded as a functional food due to being the source of some important fibers, minerals (Ca, Mg, P, K, and Fe), lipids, proteins, and energy (Myhara, Al-Alawi, Karkalas,