The palm trees, with their firm stature and green leaves, bring a paradise of dates in the heart of the burning heat. Date clusters, with various colors and flavors, contain a treasure of nutrients. In this article, we will go on a journey in the world of dates and learn about the amazing variety of this heavenly fruit.
General classification of dates:
Dates can be generally divided into three categories:
Soft dates: This type of date has high moisture and a soft texture. Mozafati dates, Kabkab dates and Shahani dates are soft dates.
Semi-dry dates: This type of date has medium moisture and a slightly firmer texture. Zahedi dates, Pyaram dates and Khasowi dates are semi-dry dates.
Dry dates: This type of date has low moisture and a hard and wrinkled texture. Plum dates, sugar dates and colonial dates are among the dry dates.
Introducing some types of dates:
Mozafati date: This type of date is one of the most popular dates in Iran. Dark brown color, sweet taste and soft texture are the characteristics of additional dates. Due to its high moisture content, this date is mostly consumed fresh.
Zahedi date: This type of date has a light brown color, a mild taste, and a semi-dry texture. Due to its high shelf life, Zahedi dates are among Iran’s export dates.
Pyaram date: This type of date has a light brown color, caramel flavor and semi-dry texture. Pyaram dates are among the luxury and expensive dates in Iran.
Special date: This type of date has a dark brown color, a slightly sour taste, and a semi-dry texture. Khasavi dates have many fans because of their special taste.
Plum date: This type of date has a dark brown color, sweet taste and dry texture. Due to its high storage capacity, plum dates are used for industrial purposes, such as the production of date juice and date paste.
Benefits of dates:
Dates are a rich source of nutrients such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Consuming dates has many health benefits, including:
Increase energy
Strengthening the digestive system
Strengthen the immune system
Cardiovascular health
Bone health
Uses of dates:
Dates can be consumed fresh, dry and as various products such as date juice, date paste, jam and halva. Dates are also used in the food industry to produce cakes, cookies and ice cream.
Final word:
Dates, this heavenly fruit, with amazing variety and benefits