Abstract
Date palm fruits are known for its nutritional value and health benefits for the remedy of many diseases. Therefore, the main objective of this review paper was to collect information on sugar profile, volatile compounds, minerals content and antioxidant properties of date palm fruit to define it as super fruit. The information on the chemical composition and biological parameters was collected from the research and investigations carried in major date producing countries of the World. The review showed that date palm fruit contains different chemical and organic parameters to varying degrees. The information showed the potential of date fruit as a source of food nutrition and a curing material for many diseases. Date fruit consumption seems better as a nutritional source and potential curing materials compared to other fruit consumption for human health and as a curing material for many diseases.