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A review of the chemistry and pharmacology of the date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.)

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This review presents a comprehensive analysis of the phytochemistry and validated pharmacological properties of date fruits and the seeds.
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This article is published in Food Research International.The article was published on 2011-08-01. It has received 383 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Phoenix dactylifera & Phytochemical.

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Valorization of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) fruit processing by-products and wastes using bioprocess technology - Review.

TL;DR: The prospects of valorization of these date fruit processing by-products and wastes' employing fermentation and enzyme processing technologies towards total utilization of this valuable commodity for the production of biofuels, biopolymers, biosurfactants, organic acids, antibiotics, industrial enzymes and other possible industrial chemicals are discussed.
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Date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.): An underutilized food seeking industrial valorization

TL;DR: In this article, the chemistry and processing of date fruits pulp and seeds with particular emphasis on dietary fiber and antioxidants as linked to important fruit processing and utilization features are discussed. But, they do not consider the use of date seeds as food ingredients.
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Therapeutic effects of date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera) in the prevention of diseases via modulation of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-tumour activity

TL;DR: In this review, dates fruits has medicinal value are summarized in terms of therapeutic implications in the diseases control through anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory,Anti-tumour and ant-diabetic effect.
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Bioactive compounds from date fruit and seed as potential nutraceutical and functional food ingredients

TL;DR: This review presents a comprehensive information about the bioactive compounds and nutraceutical properties of different varieties of date fruit and seed, as well as the potential for using them as functional food ingredients.
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Date fruit: chemical composition, nutritional and medicinal values, products.

TL;DR: The chemical composition and nutritional and medicinal values of date fruit as well as date fruit-based products are reviewed.
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Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary

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TL;DR: A-Z presentation of Indian medicinal plants including taxonomy, traditional and international synonyms, plant parts, applications and pharmacokinetic action.
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Oxygen Radical Absorbing Capacity of Anthocyanins

TL;DR: Using automated oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay developed in this paper, the authors determined the antioxidant capacity of 14 anthocyanins including the aglycons delphinidin, cyanindin, pelargonin, malvidin, peonidin and their derivatives with different sugar linkages.
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Antioxidant defense systems: the role of carotenoids, tocopherols, and thiols.

TL;DR: The ability of the lipid-soluble carotenoids to quench singlet molecular oxygen may explain some anticancer properties of the carOTenoids, independent of their provitamin A activity.
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The fruit of the date palm: its possible use as the best food for the future?

TL;DR: In many ways, dates may be considered as an almost ideal food, providing a wide range of essential nutrients and potential health benefits, as well as being a source of oleic acid, which may have important health benefits.
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