A review of the chemistry and pharmacology of the Date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L)
Phoenix dactylifera L; commonly known as the date palm is a primeval plant and has been cultivated for its edible fruit in the desert oasis of the Arab world for centuries. The fruits are a rich source of carbohydrates; dietary fibers certain essential vitamins and minerals. The date pits are also an excellent source of […]
Phytosterols and tocopherols content of pulps and nuts of Brazilian fruits.
Fruits and nuts from the North and Northeast regions of Brazil were collected to determine their phytosterol and tocopherol content. The species studied were Cotia nut (Aptandra spruceana M.); Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.); Mucajá (Couma rigida M.); Red Açaà (Euterpe oleracea M.); Inajá (Maximiliana maripa D.); Jenipapo (Genipa Americana L.); Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.) […]