Zahidi Dates can be considered as the most frequently used kind of Date fruit in Iran. This Date can be grown in most tropical cities of Iran but the most kind of Iranian Zahidi Date fruit is cultivated in Fars and Kerman provinces.Iranian Zahidi Date is dry fruit with yellow color to light brown, round in size, meaty and so delicious with high durability which its moisture is less than other kinds of Date fruits.Zahidi Date can be grown in most tropical cities of Iran like is cultivated in Khuzestan, Fars, Bushehr and Kerman provinces of Iran but : The most extensive production is in a region called Dashtestan city in Bushehr Province: Bushehr Province's Dashtestan city: Bushehr Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran that settled in the south of the country.so, its dry and hot weather has caused the province is rich in date palm (date palm only agricultural product of this province that are exported). And Dashtestan city has the first place in production of date palm and citrus.Around 16,250 hectares of land in the city of palm cultivation. Dashtestan city's economy dependent on agriculture products, especially date palm. The most and best kind of Iranian Zahidi Date fruit is cultivated in Fars and Kerman provinces.Zahidi Date is one of the most widely used and delicious dry dates in the world that can be grown in most tropical cities of Iran but the most kind of Iranian Zahidi Date fruit is cultivated in Fars and Kerman provinces.Zahidi Date is classified as a dried fruit and late fruiting Date.The Date in addition to Fars and Kerman provinces can be grown in cities such as Firuz Abad, Bushehr, Lar, Ahvaz, Khorram Shahr and also countries like Iraq and America.
Zahidi Date Moisture
Zahedi Date Moisture is less than other kinds of Date fruits. Its moisture is under %14.
Zahedi Date color
Zahedi Date is yellow color to light brown.
Zahidi Date Shape
Zahedi Date Shape is short, oval, thick, elongated and at the end it is quite narrow and sharp, less sweet.
Zahedi Date Size
Zahidi Date Size is short, round, Also its size is about 3.5 cm.
Zahidi Date Types
Zahedi Dates are available in 2 types: Wet Zahedi Dates & Dry Zahedi Dates.
Zahedi Date Taste
Zahedi Date is not sweet and because of this is suited for those who don’t like sweet taste.
Zahidi Date Harvesting Time
The Harvest time is usually around Middle of September in different areas. But the Available in market is from October to March.
Zahedi Date keeping temperature
Zahedi Date is a dried Date fruit which can be kept in normal temperature of room. They have a shelf life of approximately 18(2 year) months at room temperature. But packaging processes of Iranian Zahedi Date fruit are accomplished by modern technologies and equipped machines, experienced experts and observing health tips which finally would be kept in equipped cold storage buildings during the 4 seasons of the year.
Zahedi Date Benefits
Zahedi Date is Benefit for us because it is rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and etc. Treatment of diseases: this Date is full of energy and replete of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B ,vitamin E ,Iron , phosphorous , calcium and magnesium that are very effective for treatment of diseases such as Anemia and Indigestion and improve memory and vision ability Blood circulation: The Date has high Folate content which is beneficial and so necessary for blood circulation. Weight-gain: the Date fruit due to excessive sugar content which mostly includes simple sugars will cause to weight-gain. Latest provided research has shown Dates due to being classified in fruits group includes all benefits of vegetables and fruits; moreover, its trace amount of fat has resulted to be considered as a low-fat nutritious food!