scholarly journals Evaluation of some nutritional quality criteria of seventeen Moroccan dates varieties and clones, fruits of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.)

2022 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Alahyane ◽  
H. Harrak ◽  
I. Elateri ◽  
J. Ayour ◽  
A. Ait-Oubahou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Quality Properties ◽  
Date Fruit ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Excellent Source

Abstract Date fruit is known to be the staple food in the Arab countries. It provides a lot of potential health benefits and can be the essential source of nutrients. The majority of Moroccan varieties are not characterized for their chemical, biochemical and quality properties. The aim of this work was to assess the chemical composition of 17 varieties of Moroccan date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and to determine their nutritive components. The analysis showed that the dates are rich in sugars (51.80-87.98%), they contain low concentration of proteins (1.09-2.80%) and lipids (0.16-0.39%). The predominant mineral is potassium (1055.26-1604.10 mg/100 g DW). Moreover, they contain high concentrations of malic acid (69.48-495.58 mg/100 g (DW)), oxalic acid (18.47-233.35 mg/100 g DW) and tartaric acid (115.70-484.168 mg/100 g DW). These results suggest that the date fruit are nutritious and can be an excellent source for human nutrition and health benefits.

scholarly journals Effects of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) on labor and delivery outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Bagherzadeh Karimi ◽  
Asghar Elmi ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Roghaiyeh Baghervand Navid
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Labor And Delivery ◽  
Date Fruit ◽  
Delivery Outcomes ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L

Bajra (Pearl Millet) “The Millennium Food”

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 325
Author(s):  
Shubhra Saraswat ◽  
Sneha Krishna
Keyword(s):  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
The World ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
Excellent Source ◽  
Very High

Pearl Millet (Pennisetumglaucum) also known as Bajra is one of the oldest millet used by our ancestors and is one of the most important cereal grow in tropical semi arid regions of the world primarily Asia and Africa. It is known to have a very high fiber. In India, it is used as regular meal in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat. Previous studies have found that pearl millets are excellent source of micronutrients like iron and zinc. It also has certain antinutrient factors and inhibitors like phytic acid, polyphenols due to which the bio accessibility of iron and zinc is very low in pearl millet. Due to its potential health benefits it has now gained popularity, nutritionists and dieticians recommends it for the better health options. Bajra is very cheap millet known as “Poor People’s food”. It has enormous health benefits that it is being recommended to the patients of celiac disease, constipation and several noncommunicable diseases. This paper aims to review the potential health benefits of pearl millet.

Nutritional, mineral and organic acid composition of syrups produced from six Moroccan date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) varieties

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 103591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eimad dine Tariq Bouhlali ◽  
Mgal Derouich ◽  
Reda Meziani ◽  
Boucha Bourkhis ◽  
Younes Filali-Zegzouti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Acid ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Date Fruit ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L

scholarly journals Acorn Oil: Chemistry and Functionality

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Mehdi Taib ◽  
Lahboub Bouyazza ◽  
Badiaa Lyoussi
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Food Ingredient ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Novel Food ◽  
Excellent Source ◽  
Palmitic Acids

Acorn oil has been receiving increasing attention due to its nutritional potentials. However, its application as a novel food ingredient has not yet been fully explored. This paper summarizes chemical composition, extraction methods, potential health benefits, and current applications of acorn oil, with the aim of providing suggestions for its exploitation. Acorn oil is an excellent source of essential fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, α-linolenic, and palmitic acids). Acorns are a rich source of tocopherols, with γ-tocopherol being the most abundant. It also contains various bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and sterols (mainly β-sitosterol). Diets enriched with acorn oil can be beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and type 2 diabetes as well as offer antioxidant activity. Further studies should focus on producing better quality acorn oil such as the application of more innovative and optimized techniques that can increase its health benefits and hence utilization.

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