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