Date fruits are the sweet and nutritious fruit of the palm tree. The palm tree grows widely in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. These trees have been cultivated for thousands of years and have been an important source of food in these areas. In introducing the types of dates, we must say that each one has its own unique taste, texture and appearance. Among the most popular types of dates, we can mention Halileh, Pyaram, Khasowi, Daglet Noor, Berhi and Zahedi. These species are different in terms of sweetness, size and color.
KHASSUI DATE DATE
In Iran, there are about 400 types of dates, of which Khasavi dates can be mentioned as the most famous and popular among them. Due to its low sweetness and small size, this date is one of the best substitutes for sugar in the diet of diabetics or athletes. This type of date is rich in copper, magnesium, selenium and manganese.
Zahedi Date Zahedi Date
One of the types of dates that is very famous in Iran is called Zahedi dates. This date is elongated in the shape of an oval with a very narrow and pointed end. The fruit is yellow in the prickly stage. In the wet stage, it turns light brown, and in the date stage, it becomes reddish brown to pale yellow. Zahedi dates are one of the high quality dates that are easy to transport and can be stored in the warehouse.
This date is considered one of the export cultivars. In introducing the types of dates, we must say that this type of date is classified as a dry type and is later than other types. It is necessary to mention that the amount of its fall from the tree is also high.
Kabkab Date Dates
Kebkab date is one of the freshest dates and has a dark brown to black color and this date is considered special for Bushehr province. Because the largest area under date cultivation is in Dashestan region of Bushehr province. The thorn of this date has a bitter taste, and for this reason, it is not used much, and it is mostly consumed in the form of dates and dates. This type of dates can be harvested from the middle of September. Kabkab is a juicy date.
PiaRom date dates
Introduction of different types of dates will not be complete without Pyaram. This type of date is considered to be one of the semi-dry and meaty ingredients and the most famous date in Hormozgan province. Pyaram palm trees are planted at the end of the Zagros hills in the north of Hormozgan. This type of date is produced organically. The thin skin of this type of date is completely attached to its flesh. The sugar in this type is fructose, which is easily consumed in the body's metabolism. Payaram dates are very suitable for people with diabetes due to the type of sugar in them. This date is late and is considered among the most expensive dates in Iran.
Deglet Date Date Date Dates
It is one of the most important commercial dates in the world, which is the most consumed in the Arab community of the world. Daglet Noor dates are native to Iraq and bear fruit well in this country. Of course, this type of date in the central regions of Khuzestan province has also shown a very good adaptation.
Hellele dates
In the continuation of the introduction of date types, we must say that this type of date is of a very high quality in Jiroft, Sistan and Baluchistan, and Jahrom. This date has many fans and sells very well in the domestic market. This type of date has a huge source of fiber and minerals such as iron, potassium, protein, etc., which is very useful for treating anemia.
Kharma Halileh has a high diversity and this diversity makes its economic and commercial value increase. This type of date palm is easily separated from the core after harvesting, and with the addition of juice and sesame, it becomes a nutritious and tonic ingredient that is sold.