Chemical Compositions of Date-Pits and Its Potential for Developing Value-Added Product - a Review

Antioxidant activity, volatile and nonvolatile composition of two Phoenix dactylifera L. by-products

“…In comparison with the pulp, it was noted that date palm seeds were characterized by low percentage of moisture (3.1%-12.5%) [6] and total sugar (2.2%-8.17%) [10,20]. On the contrary, they contained an appreciable amount of fat (5.0%-12.5%) and proteins (2.3%-6.9%) [6].…”

“…Many researches showed that date seeds contain a significant amount of bioactive phenols which may explain its potential positive health properties, such as antiinflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities [5,6].…”

In vitro assessment of nutritive value of date palm by-products as feed for ruminants

“…The contents of NDF, ADF and CP in date-pits were similar to the results obtained by Genin et al (2004). Date pits are the only DPBP relatively rich in fat (5-12%), and are very rich in dietary fibre (Hossain et al, 2014). The high level of fibre content in palm leaves, pedicels and date-pits could be related in part to the climatic and local conditions prevailing in the area.…”

“…Cumulative gas production at 144 h of incubation was greatest for Kentichi dates (330 mL g -1 DM) and lowest for date-pits (69 mL g -1 (70-80%), mostly sugars, and thus show a high energy content. Although highly fibrous, date-pits have been considered an alternative feedstuff that may be included up to 50-75% in diets for ruminants (Hossain et al, 2014). Along with their nutrient and energy content, date fruits and seeds are rich in some plant secondary compounds with recognized pharmacological properties and positive effects on the consumer (Al-Orf et al, 2012).…”

Activating Carbon Fibers and Date Pits for Use in Liver Toxin Adsorption

“…Date pits have a mass varying between 10 and 15% of the total date fruit mass. Payable to their high nutritional value, date pits' utilization is highly requested by the date processing industries in raising their value-added products [16].…”