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Safawi Dates Black

Technical Name : Phoenix dactylifera
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet flavor with hints of caramel, honey, and cinnamon.

Usage Tips

  1. Safawi date can be eaten whole as freshly dried dates, as frozen dates, with almond or cashew nuts, or coated with chocolate.
  2. It can also be used to make other products such as energy bars,syrup, honey,sugar, juices and vinegar.

Description

Safawi date is deep black in color with hints of brown. It is medium in size and cylindrical in shape. Its flesh is soft and chewy. It is a semi-dried date variety. It is cultivated mainly in the Al-Madina region of Saudi Arabia. Safari date is grown on a much smaller scale in other countries such as Pakistan, India and Malaysia. It is harvested during the warm summer months of July and August. Safari date is available throughout the year.

Health benefits

  • Safawi Dates contain dietary fiber that helps to maintain bowel health.(1)
  • It is an excellent source of potassium which reduces blood pressure.(1)
  • It also contains fluorine which is useful in protecting teeth against decay.(1)
  • Selenium present in it helps to prevent cancer due to its antioxidant properties.(1)
  • It contains various vitamins such as vitamin C, Vitamin A and B-complex vitamins.(1)
  • Safari date is also a rich source of folic acid.(1)
  • If eaten on an empty stomach, safari dates help to kill stomach worms.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.greendiamond.co/safawi-dates/

(2) http://www.nuragro.com/dates.aspx

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