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The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) produces one of the world's most abundant fruits. Dates contain dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, and various micronutrients such as riboflavin, niacin, tocopherols, potassium, and calcium. Moreover, date fruit is well-known for its wide range of bioactive components, including lignans, flavonoids, tannins, sterols, carotenoids, and polyphenols, such as phenolic acids and isoflavones, which contribute to their antioxidant potential and other functional properties. Dates are an excellent source of carbohydrates, with more than 80% of their dry content composed of sucrose, maltose, glucose, and fructose. This chapter provides an overview of date fruit history, processing, processed products/byproducts, nutritional profiles, health benefits, and bioactive and phytochemical compounds.

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Date Fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Potential Health Benefits and Its Application in Functional Food

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    2025年

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  • S. S. Bhole,
  • G. V. Mote

摘要

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) produces one of the world's most abundant fruits. Dates contain dietary fiber, unsaturated fatty acids, and various micronutrients such as riboflavin, niacin, tocopherols, potassium, and calcium. Moreover, date fruit is well-known for its wide range of bioactive components, including lignans, flavonoids, tannins, sterols, carotenoids, and polyphenols, such as phenolic acids and isoflavones, which contribute to their antioxidant potential and other functional properties. Dates are an excellent source of carbohydrates, with more than 80% of their dry content composed of sucrose, maltose, glucose, and fructose. This chapter provides an overview of date fruit history, processing, processed products/byproducts, nutritional profiles, health benefits, and bioactive and phytochemical compounds.