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Zahedi Dates

Zahedi Dates is one the dry varieties of the date in most regions of Iran, however, in some regions it is known as a semi-dried date. Iranian Zahedi Dates are dry with moisture content under 14%. They are usually harvested in October and are a yellow gold color. They have a shelf life of approximately 18 months at room temperature. The date is produced in Khuzestan, Fars, Booshehr and Kermanshah provinces. The date is oval-shaped which is narrower at the end. It can easily be stored all year long. Kharak ripens in late August but the harvest season is early-mid September.Zahidi is among the dry dates which ripens late and is subject to premature drops.

GENERAL QUALITY TOLERANCE:

MOISTURE: Less than 14%

COLOR : Yellow/Golden

FLAVOR : SWEET

Net Weight : 5 Kg

Gross Weight : 5+0.15 Kg

Nutrition Information

Per 100 g

Protein : 1.9 – 3 mgr

Calories : 83

Niacin : 2.2 – 3.3 mgr

Fat : 0 2.5

Vitamin C : 2.7 – 7 mgr

Vitamin B1 : 0 – 0.7 mgr

Vitamin B2 : 0 – 0.3 mgr

Vitamin A : 24 – 30 IU

Potassium : 64.9 – 75.4 mgr

Calcium : 58.3 – 67.8 mgr

Phosphorus : 54.8 – 63.8 mgr

Sulphor : 43.8 – 51 mgr

Iron : 1.3 – 2 mgr

Copper : 0.18 – 0.21 mgr

Magnesium : 50.3 – 58.5 mgr

Sodium : 41 – 48 mgr