Palm-Based Beverages Around the World: A Review

Palms have been a source of food, drinks, oil, lumber, sugar, and the sap it produces. Palm sap is a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage that has a plethora of health benefits. Some examples of palm-based beverages are Neera, toddy, tuba, wine, arak, and other traditional fermented drinks, along with concentrated syrups. Palm sap-based beverages are high in carbohydrates, vital amino acids, and vitamins and are consumed as energy drinks around the world. Antioxidants, which have been shown to have a good effect on human health, are also found naturally in palm-based beverages. Technological advancement, marketing, and a lack of research and training hinder the commercialization of nutritional by-products made from palm sap. The current review aims to focus on palm-based beverages, their health benefits, recent developments, and future perspectives.