Addis Shiferaw
Yabello Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center,
Yabello
Ethiopia
Research Article
Characterization of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds in Ajwa in Comparison to other Five Varieties of Palm Dates
Author(s): Addis Shiferaw, Fantaw Yimer and Samuel TuffaAddis Shiferaw, Fantaw Yimer and Samuel Tuffa
The present study provides concrete information about the nutritive value of six different varieties of Palm dates including; Ajwa, Busra, Rabi, Mazafati, Irani and Shareefa. Proximate analysis was a prime method to calculate each type of nutrient present in all varieties. Evaluation of different antioxidants, and phytochemicals were performed to check the efficacy of different varieties of Palm Dates. It has been experimentally proven that Ajwa is not of prime importance than the rest of the varieties. A result clearly defines the efficacy of all varieties not only of Ajwa and it is scientifically proven the ingestion of other varieties. The total moisture content in date varieties were range from 7-15%. The total ash content in date varieties were range from 1-3%. The total Protein content in date varieties were range from 1-3%. The total fat in date varieties were range from 1-6%. .. View More»
