Zahidi Dates

Also Known As : Zahedi dates

Technical Name : Phoenix dactylifera

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Taste Profile

They has a mildly sweet, nutty and buttery flavor with a subtle tang reminiscent of dried apricots.

Usage Tips

Zahedi dates can be seeded and stuffed with variety of food ingredients for different flavour combinations.
They can be added to cereals, puddings, bread, cakes, cookies, ice cream or candy bars.
They should be kept at normal room temperature for around 18 months - 2 years with intermittent fumigation.

Description

Zahidi dates have pale brown skin and a thick, golden inner flesh that surrounds a single seed. They are medium in size and distinctively oval in shape. They are chewy, and semi-dry in texture. They are harvested in mid September in different areas, but are available in markets from October to March. They originated in northern Iraq. They are considered the most frequently used variety of date in Iran. They can be grown in tropical cities of Iran like is cultivated in Khuzestan, Fars, Bushehr and Kerman.

Health benefits

Zahidi dates are a rich source of iron that prevents anaemia.⁽¹⁾
They contain potassium that reduces blood pressure.⁽¹⁾
They have dietary fiber in them which maintains good bowel health.⁽¹⁾
They contain a variety of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B complex and vitamin C.⁽²⁾
They can also help treat indigestion.⁽²⁾
The high folate content present in Zahidi dates helps in increasing blood circulation.⁽²⁾

Selection Guide

Choose Zahidi dates that are plump and shiny. Avoid the ones that are too sticky or covered with crystallized sugar.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Zahidi_Dates_11344.php

(2) https://www.greendiamond.co/zahidi-dates/

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