Date is one of the healthiest foods in the world.Dates are a low cost source of carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals and dietary fiber.Date fruit have polyphenols, anthocyanins, carotenoids, tannins and sterols.Dates are rich in flavonoids and phenolics, which have strong antioxidant properties.Date fruit have anti-mutagenic, anti-cancer and nephron-protective characteristics.