DATES:
Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm, is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. The species is widely cultivated across Northern Africa, the Middle East, The Horn of Africa and South Asia, and is naturalized in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Date trees typically reach about 21–23 meters (69–75 ft.) in height, growing singly or forming a clump with several stems from a single root system. Date fruits (dates) are oval-cylindrical, 3 to 7 centimeters (1.2 to 2.8 in) long, and about 2.5 centimeters (0.98 in) in diameter, ranging from bright red to bright yellow in color, depending on variety. They are very sweet, containing about 75 percent of sugar when dried.
The total annual world production of dates amounts to 8.5 million metric tons, countries of the Middle East and North Africa being the largest producers.
IRANIAN DATES:
Current statistics show that over 3000 date varieties are known in the world, most of which belongs to Iran, as of the three thousand known dates in the world, 400 varieties belong to Iran. Most of these cultivars are dispersed in 6 provinces of KHUZESTAN, HORMOZGAN, KERMAN, BUSHEHR, FARS, and SISTAN & BALUCHESTAN. The names of the dominant species of Iran and the cultivation area of these species are listed below.
Processed Style: Fresh (ROTAB), Dried, Semi-Dry, Soft
• Dry dates: Ripped dates are said to have a moisture content of less than 18%.
• Semi-dry dates: Ripped dates are said to have moisture content are from 18 to 20 percent.
• Soft Date: Ripped dates are said to have moisture content are from 20 to 23 percent.
• Fresh Date (ROTAB): Ripped dates are said to have moisture content are from 23 to 38 percent.
Our ranking in the world:
• Iran is ranked 7th in the world as a Dates exporter.
• Iran is ranked first in Asia as a producer of Dates, followed by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Pakistan as the top Asian producers.
• Iran is ranked second in the world as a producer of Dates with an annual production of 1185.2k tons.
DATES Uses and Benefits:
Medicine, Food, Cosmetics, Industrial
Medicine:
The date pulp extract stimulates the gastrointestinal transit activity and can aid in treating constipation. The fibers in dates were also found to prevent cancers of the digestive system. Inadequate intake of fiber could cause constipation. Dates, being good sources of fiber, can solve this problem. Eating a minimum of 20 to 35 grams of fiber every day makes your stools soft and prevents the condition.
The antioxidants in dates prevent atherosclerosis, which is basically the arteries getting hard and clogged with plaque. These antioxidants stimulate cholesterol removal from the artery cells.
Dates also contain isoflavones (the second highest of any fruit) that are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Fiber also helps in weight management, which can also lead to heart disease.
The dates are actually cholesterol free and very low in fat. Including a small amount of dates in your daily diet helps lower cholesterol levels.
Dates contain selenium, manganese, copper and magnesium, all of which are essential for the growth, firmness, and maintenance of bones of individuals, especially for people who are entering aging and gradually weakening their bones. So, strengthen your bones with your date
Dates are rich in potassium, potassium is one of the primary ingredients for increasing the health and nervous system response power, as well as improving the speed and readiness of brain activity. Therefore, dates are considered to be an extraordinary food source for Older people whose nervous system is weakened, or those who want to have open mind consciousness.
Date, due to its high levels of potassium and magnesium, compensates for body weakness and can help reduce blood vessel tension and regulate blood pressure in the body.
Dates are rich in minerals that can be useful for many health problems, but the high amount of iron in the date has made it an excellent supplement for people with anemia. High levels of iron can reduce the congenital deficiency of this substance in patients with anemia, increase energy and body strength, and at the same time reduce the feeling of tiredness and weakness.
Insufficient fiber intake may cause hemorrhoids. Dates due to high amounts of fiber help to treat this painful condition.
High amounts of estradiol and flavonoids present in the date increase the number and motility of the sperm as well as the size and weight of the testicles. So, if you are looking to strengthen your men's power, eat dates because the date is a natural sexual stimulant!
It is recommended that 20-35 g of fiber be consumed daily. Fiber is a nutrient essential for improving digestive function. In addition, fiber contributes to the prevention of digestive diseases such as constipation, gastric gas, and bloating. Consequently, with the use of dates, you can definitely meet the daily needs of your body for fiber. Hence, because the fiber is a good nutrient in the diet, it is also useful for those who want to reduce their body fat.
Dates are rich in natural sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose; therefore, they quickly increase the energy of your body
Dates contain high levels of natural sugars, proteins and essential vitamins that are suitable for obesity and weight gain in lean subjects.
Dates are a great source of vitamin C that help maintain the skin's elasticity and also combat skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.
The dates have high iron content, which increases blood circulation in the scalp and enhances hair growth, as well as preventing the use of dates from hair loss.
Daily intake of dates prevents constipation in pregnant women.
A high level of iron in the date can treat the anemia of pregnant women, enhance the muscles of the uterus, and increase breast milk during breastfeeding.
Dates increase the intelligence and strengthen the memory of the fetus.
A study found that eating dates four weeks before delivery can make delivery easier.
After pregnancy, eating dates can help to lose weight and return to ideal weight....
One of the coolest notes about the properties of dates is the presence of organic sulfur in it. Sulfur is not a substance that can usually be found in all foods; however, it has significant health benefits, including reducing allergic reactions and seasonal allergies.
Dietary fiber enhances good bacteria in the stomach and is useful for treating stomach pain, gastric ulcer and gastrointestinal tract enhancement.
FOOD:
Palm sap are widely used in confectionery and beverage industries
Date Liquid sugar is a good alternative to regular sugars for people with diabetes
Date paste is also used in the production of various dumplings
In the beverage industry, date nectar can be used instead of sugar
Adding some dates to milk will not only make the milk feel delicious, but also have the milk and date properties together.
INDUSTRIAL:
By drying dates and producing powder from it, while increasing the storage time of varieties of grades 2 and 3, it is possible to use it in the formulation of industrial food.
COSMETICS:
Nutrition information:
How many Dates should I eat daily?
About 3 to 5 dates a day would do.
Storage:
• Fresh dates, when kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, can be stored for up to 6 months.
• Dried dates, having a longer shelf life, can be stored in the same manner for up to 1 year.
• Freezing the dates extends their lifespan when kept in an airtight plastic bag or container.
Harvesting Calendar:
Date is harvested in Iran, from the middle of Jun through to the end of September.
Availability Calendar:
Almond is available throughout the year
Packaging and Shipping:
The Edmanfruit Company is packaging and exporting dates of exceptional quality and great taste all through Iran. The date's exports are made with high regards to all safety, health and transportation regulations defined by the competent Iranian institutions.
Usually, the dates are packed in packages of 5 and 10 kilos, and selected and sorted for export, the best and most valuable dates.
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