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A comprehensive review on nutritional composition, medicinal value, and processed products of Date Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.)

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Sai Lakshmi Chava1*, Irshaan Syed2, Datta Sai Ram Sandeep Gasi3, Durga Rani Hanumanthu4 , Ramesh Naidu Mandapati5
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.10.137

Abstract

Increasing awareness of health and changes in consumer eating patterns has led to an increased demand for fruits and vegetables. Date fruit (Phoenix Dactylifera L) is one of the nutritious fruits grown widely across various countries such as Saudi Arabia, North Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Dates are an abundant source of phytochemicals (phenolics, carotenoids, phytosterols, flavanols, flavones, and flavonoid glycosides) and possess various medicinal benefits (Anti-inflammatory Gonadotropic action, Prevention, and Control of Diabetes Mellitus, Anti-tumour activity)

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