Phytochemical Composition of Date Fruit, it's Nutritional Value & their Role in the Treatment of Various Diseases, A Review | [International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts) • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Akasha Khan Bangial: Institute of Food science and Nutrition, Gomal University,D. I. Khan,Pakistan

2. Sadaf Javeria: Institute of Food science and Nutrition, Gomal University,D. I. Khan,Pakistan

3. Shehroz Raza: Institute of Food science and Nutrition, Gomal University,D. I. Khan,Pakistan

4. Abbas Dilawar: Institute of Food science and Nutrition, Gomal University,D. I. Khan,Pakistan

5. Iqra Rubab: Institute of Food science and Nutrition, Gomal University,D. I. Khan,Pakistan

6. Malik Hashim: Institute of Food science and Nutrition, Gomal University,D. I. Khan,Pakistan

Abstract:

This review article provides information on the nutritional functional constituents of dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.). The use of date fruit which is taught by Our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (?) and is now being supported by strong scientific evidence Nowadays, date fruit is considered a reliable source of herbal medicine for the management of several diseases. Date flesh is found to be low in fat and protein but rich in sugars, mainly fructose and glucose. It is a high source of energy, as 100 g of flesh can provide an average of 314 kcal. Ten minerals were reported, the major being selenium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. The consumption of 100 g of dates can provide over 15% of the recommended daily allowance from these minerals. Vitamins B complex and C are the major vitamins in dates. High in dietary fiber (8.0 g/100 g), insoluble dietary fiber was the major fraction of dietary fiber in dates. Dates are a good source of antioxidants, mainly carotenoids and phenolics. Date seeds contain higher protein (5.1 g/100 g) and fat (9.0 g/100 g) as compared to the flesh. It is also high in dietary fiber (73.1 g/100 g), phenolics (3942 mg/100 g) and antioxidants (80400 µ mol/100 g). Regarding this, the aim of the current review study was to highlight the role of the phytochemical composition of date fruit in the treatment of various diseases in both acute and chronic conditions, as well as exploring their in vivo mechanisms and nutritional value.

Page(s): 48-48

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Published: Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

phytochemical , Nutritional value , date fruit , In vivo mechanism

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