Mineral compositions and health risk assessment of Date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) sold in Dutse, Jigawa-Nigeria.

Date fruits (Phoenix-dactylifera) consumption has significant human health benefits due to the presence of minerals and other constituents. The may be contaminated during transportation possibly storage. This research aimed at exploring mineral contents risk associated with intake date sold in Dutse, Jigawa State-Nigeria. fruit sample was obtained from market scientifically identified. shade dried crushed into powder, mineral’s content (Dan Jigawa) determined using standard procedure. A mean level Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorous observed Dan as 0.04±0.00, 0.79±0.02, 4.71 ±0.06, 10.00± 0.24mg/kg. Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganase Cobalt levels were 0.47±0.01, 0.68±0.04, 1.45±0.01, 0.61±0.05 0.17±0.01mg/kg respectively. assessment (non-carcinogenic): copper, zinc, Cobalt) showed that all hazard quotients (HQ) is below 1, Target Hazard Quotient(THQ) 0.962, signifying safety dates cultivar.