Al Srouji, Sara https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5819-0937
El Kayal, Walid https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6323-550X
Ismail, Diana https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9440-971X
Nasreddine, Lara https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3707-8218
Gali-Muhtasib, Hala https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6840-3015
Hwalla, Nahla https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0685-6323
Funding for this research was provided by:
University Research Board ((Award: 104514, Project 27589).)
Article History
Received: 18 September 2025
Accepted: 9 February 2026
First Online: 20 February 2026
Declarations
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: Permission was obtained from the landowners (farmers), who handpicked the fruit samples and delivered them to our facility.Not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.