Antioxidant Content Determination in Ripe Date Fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.): a Scoping Review

Abstract Ripe date fruits are a rich source of antioxidants. The current scoping review was conducted to identify various characteristics studies that were carried out determine antioxidant content in ripe fruits. framework established by Arksey and O’Malley adopted conduct this review. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis extension Scoping (PRISMA-ScR) used as guide during the process. Relevant published March 2019 or any time before retrieved from three databases. Study selection performed based on specific inclusion criteria. extracted data selected organized charting table, then analyzed using descriptive statistics. A sum thirty-one articles included present Various studies, collected fruit samples, extraction solvents, well information about determining analytical methods, citation references procedures, measurement units, presentation have been identified discussed carefully. High inconsistency variability observed among studies. research gaps future recommendations promote higher design consistency improve quality area described.