Dates
Dates are one of the natural sugars that are rich in nutrients. Dates are made from the palm plant Phoenix actyliferal, of the order Arecales and the family Palmaceae. The main habitat of this plant is Iraq and the western and southern regions of Iran; Currently, more than half of the dates consumed in the world are cultivated in the Khuzestan Plain, Mesopotamia, the banks of the Karun River and the Arvand River in Iran and Iraq
This natural and delicious sugar is an excellent choice as an energy snack with tea and breakfast with breakfast. Although dates come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all varieties benefit from the properties of dates.The benefits of dates along with its sweet and wonderful taste have led many to include dates as an integral part of their food basket
Mazafati dates
Mazafati date is known as Bam Mazafati date and is cultivated and exploited in Bam city in Kerman province and Iranshahr, Saravan and Jiroft cities
The color of Mazafati dates is reddish-black (blonde) or dark brown and even black. Mazafati dates have a thin skin, soft texture and a moisture content of 15 to 23%. It should be noted that these features are different in different regions
Piarom dates
This date is one of the most expensive types of dates in Iran and is widely cultivated in Hormozgan province and in Hajiabad region of this city. The size of this date is medium to large, it has a brown color and the moisture content of the product is 14 to 18%.
Its skin is thin and wrinkled. The thin skin of Piarom dates is dark brown, and due to the fact that the flesh and the skin of the date are completely attached to each other, it has given a beautiful and desirable appearance to this type of date.
Kabkab dates
This date is widely cultivated and exploited in Dashtestan region of Bushehr province. Also, cultivation of this date is common in Kazerun region in Fars province. Kabkab dates are the best type of dates for direct consumption and industrial use in the food industry
This date is also one of the semi-dry dates
It has a light brown color and the juice of this date is very high
Sayer dates
Sayer dates, also known as other dates, are cultivated in the groves of Khuzestan province. It is also a unique product in terms of nutritional value and sugar
Appearance
Sayer dates of Khuzestan have a light brown color and semi-dry texture and have a moisture content of 18%. This date is a type of semi-dry dates with a suitable taste and medium size. The sugar content of these dates is very high(About 75%). The kernel of this date is easily separated and is literally a pleasant food. These dates are used as a natural sweetener in sweets or other foods
Zahedi Dates
Zahedi dates are cultivated in Bushehr and Fars provinces. This date is a type of semi-dry date
its color is yellowish brown. It has a soft texture and nutty taste. They have thick skin, are semi-dry and have less sweetness than other dates. This type of date also has a lot of fiber
It is classified as dried dates. This date has a lot of fall and is kind of late. Bright golden color, shiny and beautiful skin, pleasant taste and mild sweetness are other features of dried dates
Rabbi Dates
Rabbi dates are mostly grown in Sistan and Baluchestan province and their fruits are relatively large and red
It is one of the cultivars of semi-dry dates in Iran. It is dark brown in color and has a slender core. The moisture of this date is very low and its shape is large and its skin is shiny. The color of this date is reddish black
Shahani dates
A high percentage of Shahani dates are cultivated and harvested in Fars province. The Shahani palm tree, like its fruit, is different from other varieties. Among the types of wet dates
This date is elongated and has a narrow tip and is light brown in color. Due to its moisture content, it is known as a date and it can be used to prepare various types of date juice and paste
Benefits
Dates contain a variety of vitamins, fiber and carbohydrates, which is why it is undoubtedly one of the most useful dried fruits. Dates are known to be rich in antioxidants, which makes the fruit very effective in maintaining heart and lung health. High antioxidants also help prevent cancer
The amount of fiber in dates is very high and therefore can help people who suffer from irregular bowel movements. The use of dates helps reduce the problems associated with anxiety disorders and strengthens the memory and learning power of the person. The effects of dates on neurological health are very diverse and numerous, and in addition to preventing Alzheimer's disease, it can help strengthen the overall function of the human brain. Dates are rich in micronutrients such as selenium, manganese, magnesium and copper and are therefore one of the best dietary supplements to strengthen bones. Dates are high in potassium and low in sodium, making them a very good fruit for the nervous system
| Principle | Nutrient Value/100g | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 322.8 | Kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 73.6 | g |
| Protein | 2.4 | g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 | g |
| Saturated Fat | zero | g |
| Trans Fat | zero | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 | g |
| Sugars | 71.7 | g |
| Cholesterol | zero | mg |
| Sodium | 7 | mg |
| Glucose | 35.2 | g |
| Fructose | 36.5 | g |
| Salt | 0.02 | g |
| Ash | 2.3 | g |
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