Date fruit

Date fruits are tropical fruits with incredible health benefits. Their warm nature and sweet taste have made them particularly popular among people.

Date fruit with milk is an excellent source of calcium, fiber, and magnesium, all of which are beneficial to bone health. Milk and fresh dates can be a very healthy snack or breakfast beverage.

In Iran, one of the most popular ways to consume dates is to remove the seed and replace it with walnuts also dry dates. There are compelling scientific reasons for this pairing, such as the fact that eating date fruit fresh with walnuts prevents osteoporosis and improves nerve health, as well as the prevention of Alzheimer's and depression.

The most common way to consume date fruit is probably their consumption with tea. Many people believe that the sugar content of dates is safe for diabetics and that drinking tea with dates instead of sugar is preferable.

In addition to providing amazing nutritional benefits, these fruits can also be used in a variety of smoothies and confections. 

Different Types of Iranian Date Fruits

More than 20 different types of dates are grown in Iran, a large portion of which is exported to other countries such as Canada and the united states. Some well-known types of them are presented in this section.

Mazafati Date Fruit

Mazafati palms are the most popular type of fresh date among Iranians. This type of date has a moist texture and is black.

Piarom Date Fruit

This is the most expensive type of date fruit in Iran. These dates are very late-maturing and are classified as semi-dry dates.

Shahani Date Fruit

This type of date fruit falls under the category of fresh dates. It has an excellent flavor and pleasing color and can be used to make date juice concentrate.

Zahedi Date Fruit

Zahedi dates have soft and shiny skin. They are light brown on the outside and yellow on the inside. They are referred to as semi-dried dates. and sometimes...dry dates.

Rabbi's Dates

It has reddish-brown skin that is thin, shiny, and wrinkled. This is the largest type of date. It has low moisture content and a long lifespan. and it is a semi-dry date also.

Medjool Dates

This date belongs to the semi-dry date category too and has a very sweet and delicious flavor. This date fruit is one of the most important middle eastern dates and has the most beautiful appearance of any date fruit.

Some Amazing Health Benefits of Date Fruits

Like other nutrients such as nuts, pistachio, and honey, palm consumption has numerous benefits. It reduces cholesterol levels, eliminates and relieves cardiovascular problems, relieves anemia, relieves sexual disorders and problems, relieves intestinal disorders, and improves bone health, among other things.

Dates help keep the brain healthy and prevent Alzheimer's disease by regulating blood pressure. They help lower the risk of colon cancer. They boost energy and can be beneficial to those who are experiencing excessive weight loss.

These fruits contain high levels of vitamins A, D, and C. So, in addition to improving eyesight, they aid in the elimination and prevention of skin problems. Dates contain antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and copper.

Dates also help reduce hair loss and improve blood circulation in the scalp.

Comparison of Properties and Shelf Life of Fresh and Dried Dates

Here are some tips to consider when deciding between fresh and dried dates.

Fresh dates can only be refrigerated for 8-10 months, while dried dates for up to 5 years!

If you want to keep dates for a long time, dried dates appear to be a better option.

Dried dates have nearly twice the calorie content of fresh dates. Fresh dates are a good choice if you want to lose weight, and dried dates are a good choice if you want to gain weight.

The nutritional value of fresh and dried dates is nearly equal, but dried dates have more fiber-thereby more effective in relieving digestive issues.

Tips for Storing and Maintenance of the Date Fruits

In hot weather, refrigerate dates to avoid sour dates. It is best to freeze them if you intend to keep them for more than a year.

If the dates have dried out and lost their moisture, you can pour a little water on them before eating them to give them a better shape.

Dates absorb odors in the environment very quickly, so keep them away from fragrant products, or put them in dishes with a lid or cover them with something. Best to be vacuumed.

For many years, high-quality Iranian dates have been exported to various parts of the world, and now, thanks to the capabilities and knowledge available on CyrusCrafts, these products are increasingly available in global markets.

CyrusCrafts, with its specialized activity in the supply, sale, and export of the finest types of date fruits, offers you high-quality and one-of-a-kind products, allowing you to enjoy a wonderful and distinct flavor, reap the benefits of its numerous properties, and cater to special and unique guests.