Types of Dates | What dates should we buy?

How much do you know about different types of dates? Dates are one of the delicious and famous edibles in the Middle East and Asia, which have been exported to various countries over the last few years. Many physicians and nutritionists recommend the daily use of dates. This article gives a summary of different types of dates.

Types of dates in Iran and Asia

Upon hearing the name of dates, you may imagine a black and wet fruit in your mind; however, there is a variety of dates, including Zahedi, Pyarom, Khasovi, Kabkab, etc. These types are also divided into subtypes, mostly cultivated in the south of the country, with each having a specific center. Excluding Iran, Persian Gulf countries have a long history of date cultivation. All these are very useful. If you know the benefits, you will soon be convinced to buy dates.

Mazafati dates

Mazafati dates are the most popular types of dates. The humidity of this date is 14-36%. Mazafati is picked from trees in the form of Rotab. Bam City and some villages in the province of Kerman and Fars are the main cultivation centers of Mazafati Rotab in Iran. This type of date is characterized by a sweet and mild taste, a highly soft texture, and dark color.

Mazafati Rotab has plenty of potassium and can produce healthy sugar. Iron, Vitamins A, B, and K, and fiber are other beneficial substances in dates that help reduce cholesterol and prevent colon and stomach cancer and increase physical ns mental power.

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Zahedi dates 

Another type of date is Zahedi, known as Ghasab. Zahedi has a brighter color and smaller dimensions compared to Mazafati. This date can reduce blood cholesterol. Moreover, taking Zahedi dates helps grow and improve bones. Physicians also advise patients suffering from anemia to take this type of dates. Ghasab dates have low weight and humidity, though they taste sweet, and are among the brightest dates in terms of color.

Aspad Tejarat Ayrik Co. produces various date products under the brand of Hormanik, the features of which can be seen in the Product Catalog of this company.

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Pyarom Dates

Pyarom is a special type of date in Iran. This date features a stretched appearance and a darkened color. Pyarom dates fall under two golden and black types. Golden pyaroms are rare and are brighter than black ones. This type of date is characterized by increasing mouth and oral care, improving the digestive system, strengthening men’s sexual powers, preventing Alzheimer’s, and improving the nervous system. This date is grown in the foothills. Hajiabad City in Hormozgan Province is one of the main hubs where golden and black Pyarom is cultivated.

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Kabkab dates

Behbahan City in the province of Khuzestan is the main center of cultivating Kabkab dates in Iran. Like Khasovi dates, Kabkab dates are smaller in size. Kabkab is one of the main cultivars of dates for exports and is widely popular in Asian and European countries. The humidity of this date is fewer compared to Mazafati dates, though it enjoys a softer texture than Zahedi dates. Iron, potassium, calcium, and protein, along with Vitamins A, B1, B2, and C are the most important substances constituting this date.  This type of date is also useful to prevent constipation and anemia, improve the digestive system, and increase physical strength. If you want to purchase Kabkab dates, and other types, call us at the following WhatsApp and Email numbers.

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Khasovi dates

Another type of dates is Khasovi, which has smaller sizes and a brighter color than Mazafati. The main color of this date is dark and is used to strengthen memory, body fiber, and the digestive system, reduce blood fat, increase Vitamins C and D, and reduce skin wrinkles. The date’s juice is also used in confectionaries. This type of date has a very sweet and pleasant taste.

Other types of Iranian dates

Up until now, many cultivars of dates have been cultivated and harvested in Iran. Other types include Shahani, Shahabi, etc. which have their peculiar properties. In general, dates are highly useful and valuable products that are cheap due to their large-scale cultivation in Iran. As recommended by nutrition experts, the constant use of dates can prevent many diseases and increase general health.

Last word

If you are active in the trading and import and export of food substances, try to expand your date product basket. The global per capita dates use is increasing year by year, with the Aspad Tejarat Ayrik Co. has, in recent years, produced various types of dates. To see the products of this company, please see the Ayrikdates Instagram, or communicate with us on Contact Us page.