If you are craving for something sweet, crispy outside and soft inside, why don’t you try dates instead of stuffing your stomach with the high-calorie snacks or unhealthy desserts? This dark fruit has been known from very long time ago for the rich nutritional content and great health benefits.
About 400 varieties of dates are cultivated in Iran, but only few of them are commercially important and Standard and their tastes compose the major kinds, and Khasouei Date is one of them. Khasouei Dates are one of the varieties that grow south of Iran. Palms are grown organically with no chemical treatment during the growing season. This date is semi-dried with moisture under %15. These dates are light brown in color in smaller sizes than the available dates with very small kernels in the market. This product is not very well known except in the cultivated areas; For this reason, many people confuse it with Lulu dates.
Khasouei Dates are incredibly nutritious, containing more natural sugar than any other fruit. The fruits contain protein, Vitamin A, and some of the B vitamins. It also includes a substantial amount of dietary fiber and potassium, as well as many other valuable vitamins and minerals.
Khasouei Date Specifications
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Types | Unpitted, Pitted |
| Color | Light brown |
| Total Size | Normal, Small |
| Flavor | Naturally sweet dates taste without foreign taste |
| Smell | Naturally date’s aroma without foreign odor |
| Moisture | Semi-dry, 14% – 18% |
| Chemical/Artificial additives | No, GMO Free, Gluten-Free |
| Shelf life and Storage condition | 24 month, Keep in cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight |
| Applications/Scope | Direct consumption |
| Harvesting Time | October to November |
| Bulk Packing | 2.5 , 5 , 10 kg plastic buckets |
| Consumer Packing | 350 to 800 grams packages which is placed in mother cartons each containing ten to twelve packages. |
| Origin | Iran |
