A Compressive Review On - Benefits Of Adding Sugar Substitution For Health By Using Date Fruits In Creating Food With Value Added Product
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Keywords

Date fruit
Dietary fiber
Natural Sweetener
Obesity
Sugar

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A Compressive Review On - Benefits Of Adding Sugar Substitution For Health By Using Date Fruits In Creating Food With Value Added Product. (2025). African Journal of Biomedical Research, 28(1S), 334-345. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i1S.6070

Abstract

Fruits are essential for human nutrition, providing essential nutrients and serving as sweeteners in food products. Popular dried fruits like prunes, apricots, dates, figs, and raisins are rich in minerals and bioactive phenolic chemicals, promoting health and nutrient absorption. Carbohydrate content in dried fruits ranges from 61.33 to 79.18 g/100g. The fruits with the greatest calorie contents are dates (282 kcal/100 g) and raisins (299 kcal/100 g). Fruit sugar functionality and metabolism are distinct from the impact of additional sugar on human health. The increase in obesity worldwide is the reason behind the excess consumption of additional sugars. A wealth of scientific research supports the idea that the addition of sugar increases the risk of dental decay, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, obesity, overweight, and cardiovascular illnesses. They can also increase susceptibility to hypoglycemia and hyperactivity in young people and sensitive individuals. Fruit sweeteners are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients that are essential for metabolism and digestion. According to phytochemical research, fruit pulp is a rich source of phytochemicals, including flavonoids, phenolics, sterols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and procyanidins. Date fruits are a significant source of phenolic antioxidants (1-2%) and have a high percentage of carbs (including soluble sugars) at approximately 88%. Date fruits contain 6.5–11.5% total dietary fibre, approximately 1% fat, 2% protein, and 2% ash. Fruit sugar extracted naturally can be the best option for reducing added sugar consumption and savoring the delightfully sweet flavour. The review focuses on simple sugars and naturally occurring sweeteners, particularly those derived from fruits, which might positively affect metabolism and body weight. 

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