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ARTICLE TYPE : RESEARCH ARTICLE

Published on :   17 Oct 2025, Volume - 1
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | WebLog J Anal Pharm Chem
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjapc.2025.j1702
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17411126

Proximate and Mineral Analysis of Phoenix Dactylifera (Dates) Collected from Iyana Iba and Agbara, South West Nigeria

Moronkola Bridget Adekemi 1 *
Alegbe Monday John 1
Oyewole Toyib 1
Onifade Olayinka Omoniyi 2
Idris Kehinde Olusegun 1
Ejoh Augustine Orisejerioma 1
Akinyemi Abosede Atinuke 3
Abdulganiyu Abdulrasaq Olakulehin 4
Dosunmu Olufemi Micheal 1
Akinsanya Nurudeen Akinwale 5
1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, South West Nigeria
2Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
3Department of Chemistry, Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin Campus, Lagos State, South West Nigeria
4Department of Environmental Biology, Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, South West Nigeria
5Department of Chemical Sciences, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State, South West Nigeria

Abstract

Date fruits (Phoenix Dactylifera) are increasingly gaining recognition in Nigeria as both staple and medicinal fruits due to their high nutritional and therapeutic value. This study assessed the proximate and mineral composition of dried dates obtained from two major local markets (Agbara and Iyana-iba) in Lagos State, Southwest of Nigeria, to provide scientific evidence of their dietary relevance and potentials in food and health industries. Carbohydrates were the dominant nutrient, with Iyana-iba dates (78.44%) slightly surpassing Agbara dates (77.49%). Moisture content was similar (14.05% and 14.14%), supporting good shelf stability. Agbara dates had higher protein (4.24%) and lipid (2.66%) levels, while Iyana-iba dates showed slightly higher crude fiber (0.90%) than Agbara (0.84%). Ash content was also comparable, with Agbara (0.76%) slightly exceeding Iyana-iba (0.73%). Mineral analysis revealed potassium as the most abundant element, highest in Agbara (379.94 ppm) compared to Iyana-iba (299.40 ppm). Magnesium (57.43 ppm) and calcium (12.18 ppm) were also higher in Agbara, while Iyana-iba had greater sodium (3.57 ppm), iron (4.69 ppm), and zinc (3.35 ppm). Collectively, the findings confirm that dried dates are nutrient-dense. This research contributes to the existing knowledge on indigenous food sources and supports efforts to promote food security and nutrition through locally available agricultural products.

Keywords: Date Fruits; Proximate Composition; Mineral Analysis; Nutritional Value

Citation

Bridget Adekemi M, Monday John A, Toyib O, Olayinka Omoniyi O, Kehinde Olusegun I, Augustine Orisejerioma E, et al. Proximate and Mineral Analysis of Phoenix Dactylifera (Dates) Collected from Iyana Iba and Agbara, South West Nigeria. WebLog J Anal Pharm Chem. wjapc.2025.j1702. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17411126
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