The variety of dates in the world is very high and between 3,000 and 4,000 varieties have been proposed. In Iran, a large number of date cultivars and about 400 cultivars are cultivated, each of which has similar properties and of course different. Types of dates such as Mazafati dates, Pyaram dates, Zahedi dates, etc. are among the best types of this useful fruit.
The date tree is cultivated in 15 provinces of the country. The provinces of Kerman, Hormozgan, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Fars, and Sistan-Baluchestan account for about 98% of the country’s date production and are considered as the main date production areas in the country.
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Types of dates
Here are the top types of dates:
Pyaram dates
This is the most expensive date in Iran. This date is planted in the southern regions, especially in Hormozgan province. Pyaram dates are known as chocolate dates because their skin color is light brown. This plant is grown on the slopes of the mountain and no chemicals are used in its cultivation and it can be said that it grows completely naturally. If you want to buy a luxury date for export, Pyaram dates can be your first choice.
Mazafati dates
This is the most popular type of date that most people use. The origin of this type of date is considered to be Bam Kerman. If you are looking for the best properties of dates, Mazafati dates can be your main option.
Colonial dates
An example of dates produced in Iran is colonial dates, which make up 70% of Iran’s palm trees. Thick skin and semi-dry properties increase the life of this fruit. This date is much easier to store than other types of dates and it can be stored for a longer period of time.
Zahedi dates
Date samples are mostly used for export because they are easily portable. This date has a lighter color than other types of dates and it is easier to store. You will also find the properties of dates in this type well.
Royal dates
Tenderness, dryness, and sweetness are the characteristics of royal dates that have attracted the attention of date fans. The sweet taste of this date has made it very famous and its naming may not be unreasonable.
Differences in types of dates
The main difference between dates is the type of sugar and the amount of water or moisture in it. The total amount of sugar in different cultivars of dates is different, but the difference is not large and is a few percent. The sugars in dates are fructose and glucose (reducing sugars) as well as sucrose. Soft dates have less sucrose than dried dates but have more reducing sugars and water. In general, soft dates have less energy than dried and semi-dried dates.
Dates benefits
Among the benefits of dates are the following:
- Hematopoiesis: One of the most important properties of dates is hematopoietic properties for the body. Dates are rich in iron, folate, and folic acid, which are very useful for blood formation and are a good treatment for iron deficiency anemia. Folate in dates has been introduced as a blood-forming food. Eating dates is good for everyone, especially pregnant women because it is rich in folic acid.
- Energization: Dates are rich in carbohydrates and therefore have the property of energizing and increasing the physical strength of the body. Eating dates is very useful for athletes before competitions, and it is also a very nutritious and useful snack for children.
- Vision enhancement: Date fruit due to its zeaxanthin vitamin A, is beneficial for eye health and strengthens vision.
- Blood pressure control: Dates are low in sodium and high in potassium and are therefore useful for controlling high blood pressure. Eating dates is recommended for patients with high blood pressure.
- Enhancement of sexual power: The use of dates strengthens sexual power, its consumption with goat’s milk is one of the most important natural sexual enhancers.
- Maintaining heart and brain health: Another important property of dates is helping to maintain heart health and prevent heart attacks and strokes. In addition, eating dates removes fats from the walls of the arteries, and this will prevent clogging of the arteries.
- Useful for the digestive system: We have always known dates as a useful fruit for the digestive system. Daily and continuous consumption of dates increase the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine and is used to treat constipation, intestinal disorders, and diarrhea.
- Cancer prevention: One of the best properties of dates should be considered to prevent various cancers. Because dates contain carotenoids or pigments that are precursors of vitamin A and antioxidants and prevent cell damage and cancer.
- Improves weakness and fatigue: This fruit is useful for balancing nerves, relieving fatigue and weakness due to the presence of vitamin B, and also magnesium and phosphorus in it strengthens and keeps nerve cells alive. Therefore, dates can be used effectively to improve weakness and fatigue.
The last word
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