Novel high protein-energy balls formulated with date paste enriched with Samh seeds powder and/or different milk protein origins: effect on protein digestibility in vitro and glycemic response in young adults
Combining Samh seed powder with dairy proteins to create protein-energy balls using Sukkari date paste results in nutritious snacks that are rich in amino acids, fatty acids, dietary fibers, and antioxidant compounds. These snacks also have a low glycemic response and high protein digestibility <i>in vitro</i>. Therefore, high-protein energy balls made from date paste enriched with Samh seed powder, along with either camel milk or whey protein powders, are recommended as a protein and energy source for healthy young adults who do not experience post-meal hyperglycemia.
Authors
- Metab Algeffari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0614-2558)
- Hany Elkashef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6991-8130)
- Hend F. Alharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-9225)
- Hani A. Alfheeaid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3700-4086)
- Reham M. Algheshairy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9934-0691)
- Sally S. Sakr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3655-6014)
- Hathami Alsuhebani
Institutions
- Cairo University (EG)
- Qassim University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1538441
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.00