Chemical Composition of Some Date Palm Seeds (Phoenix dactylifera L.) in Saudi Arabia PDF

Keywords

date palms, Saudi Arabia, organic compounds

Abstract

Seeds of five date palm cultivars (Phoenix dactylifera L.) namely Barhey, Maktomey, Sekkeri, Fankha and Kasba, were chemically analyzed for their content of some organic and inorganic compounds. Qualitative phytochemical screening showed important contents. Fatty acids, sugars, minerals and other significant organic compounds were observed.