between total phenolic content was found using either the TEAC assay or the ORAC assay. Highest 35DPPH radicals scavenging activity was also obtained with oils extracted at 18 WAA. These results 36highlight that O×G fruits of early ripeness represent a better source of phenolic compounds and may 37 provide extracts with higher antioxidant activities when hybrid palm oil is aimed to be used as 38 functional ingredient for the development of food or food products with antioxidant properties.