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07/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tunisian date seeds found to have powerful bioactive compounds that fight off oxidative stress

Researchers have found a new use for the seeds of the Tunisian date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), which are usually discarded during processing. They reported that date seeds can be used as an inexpensive source of natural compounds that prevent oxidative stress. The study, performed by the Institut Superieur de Biotechnologie de Monastir, was published in BMC Complementary and […]

04/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The history and constituents of the date palm, a favorite since ancient times

Dates share a history with some of the world’s earliest civilizations. People have been enjoying them for so long — well over 5,000 years — that no-one remembers the history of how we first came to enjoy this delectable fruit. One thing is for sure: People consume dates not only for their flavor but also for their […]

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