Iranian dates

Mainly in South, South East, and South West of Iran, there are vast fields of date palm dedicated to date growth. Get the best price of dates in Iran from kouroshfoods. Iranian dates are famous all around the world for their unique taste and their high quality and demand.

We can categorize dates based on their moisture into 3 categories: 1. Dried 2. Semi-dried 3. Fresh

Depending on the type of the date you request for, the conditions of preservation differs. Dried dates can be preserved in the room temperature for 24 months but semi dried or fresh dates need to be preserved in the refrigerator. If kept in the refrigerator, semi-dried and fresh dates retain quality for 24 months.

There are several types of Iranian dates such as:

1. Sayer date

Persian Sayer date well-known between many European countries. Sayer date is semi-dried and has 10-18% of moisture. This type of date’s color range between brown and dark brown.

2. Mazafati date

Mazafati fresh dates range from dark brown to black. Mazafati dates are categorized in different grades depending on their moisture and size, for example: (700-750 gr.)- (600-650 gr.)- (500-550 gr.), ….

3. Zahedi date

Zahedi Date has less moisture compared to other kinds of Dates and Its moisture is under %14. Iran Zahedi date is popular for its low sugar suitable for diabetes people and nutritional value. Zahedi dates can be categorized into tw groups based on their color: 1. Light colored which is basically amber or creamy color 2. Dark colored which can be dark brown

4. Kabkab date

Kabkab date has a sweet taste and underlying taste which is more suited to the eastern people. Persian Kabkab date is grown in the most tropical parts of Iran. This type of date has a great amount of nectar which is used for date syrup. Kabkab is amongst semi-dry dates and it has a distinctive dark brown color.

5. Rabbi date

Rabbi date is one of most popular types of Iranian dates. Persian Rabbi date belongs in the semi-dried date category with 12%-16% moisture. This long date has dark brown or dark brown-red color and has a thin skin. This type of date is rather narrow and has a wrinkly skin.

6. Piarom date

Piarom date also known as chocolate date is considered as one of the best semi-dried dates in the world. It is amongst the most luxury and most expensive dates in the world. Iranian Piarom date has been registered as one of the Iran’s best dates and has a unique shape and taste. It has less than 15% moisture. The color of Iranian Piarom date has dark skin and is almost black. Piarom date is rather narrow with wrinkly skin.

Persian dates nutritional value

Iranian dates are high in Iron, Natural Sugar and a healthy snack for the body. Persian date is a great source of various nutrients of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and etc.

Dates are a great energy source. You can consume one handful of dates which is an approximate number of 100 grams on a daily basis.

3.5 ounces of this date which is approximately 100 gram has 277 Cal, 7 grams of fiber, 75 grams of carbs, 2 grams of protein.

Dates usage in our daily diet

Since dates are a great source of fibers, proteins and energy they can enhance the function of your brain. Some examples of dates in our daily diet are listed below:

1. a great table snack.
2. Considered as raw material for confectionary use and date paste
3. A great natural sweetener

The benefits of Persian date on your health:

1. It has a lot of antioxidants. Therefore, is a good factor in preventing different types of cancer.
2. Great choice for enhancing brain function.
3. A suitable choice for people with digestive problems.

Dates price in Iran

Dates price in Iran depends on the type of Persian date that you request for. Lots of factors such as the type of the date, the moisture percentage and its size and quality can effect on Iranian dates price.

To sum it up

If you are starting a healthy lifestyle and you want to boost the energy level in your daily meals, Iranian dates can be the perfect choice for you.  If you are looking for high quality Iranian dates online, you can check out Kourosh foods website as one of the best date suppliers in Iran and producers of all kind of Persian products. Don’t miss out on this nutritious nut and add it to your daily consumption list.