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Nutritional and functional properties of dates: a review

This comprehensive 2008 review by Al-Farsi and Lee examines the nutritional composition and health-promoting properties of date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and their seeds. Date flesh is rich in natural sugars (fructose and glucose), providing approximately 314 kcal per 100 g, and contains essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, copper,

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Influence of Pectin Structural Properties on Interactions with Divalent Cations and Its Associated Functionalities

This in vitro study review investigates how the structural properties of pectin—a plant-derived polysaccharide—affect its interactions with divalent cations like calcium and zinc. Key factors influencing binding include pectin’s degree of methylesterification, molecular weight, and the distribution of galacturonic acid units, along with environmental variables such as pH and cation

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