Zahedi Date 207

DESCRIPTION 

Zahedi dates are one of the most popular dates around the world. These dates have a delicious and pleasant taste among other types of dates. The best Zahedi dates are grown in Iran and they are cultivated in Fars province in FiroozAbad city, in Bushehr province in Dashtestan and Khuzestan city. 

These date are mainly golden but in some areas they tend to be dark orange. They have oval shape and the moisture content of these dates is less than 14%; because of that Zahedi dates are considered as semi-dried dates. Some Zahedi dates have soft texture and some of them have hard texture according to the area of cultivation. Zahedi dates in Khuzestan have soft texture and dark color because of hot weather but in Fars province have relatively hard texture. 

Zahedi dates are very nutritious and rich in fiber, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and vitamins A, B & C.

These dates contain sulfur that is rarely found in other foods; they are full of energy and they improve brain function.

Nutrition facts                           Per 100g  

Energy                                                   348 k
Carbohydrates                                      76 gr
Fiber                                                     6.7 gr
Potassium                                            683 mg
Magnesium                                          63 mg
Vitamin B6                                           0.2 mg
Vitamin K                                             2.6 mg