Zahedi Dates

zahedi date

Zahedi Dates or (Qasab Dates) are one of the dried dates in the world.

The range of cultivation of Zahedi dates in Iran is so large that it starts from the southwestern regions of the country such as Kermanshah (Qasr Shirin), Khuzestan, Bushehr province and is cultivated up to Hormozgan province and south of Fars province.

Due to its relatively low price and rich properties, it is very popular and especially diabetics can use it as a sugar. The best type of Zahedi date (Qasab Dates) has a light brown or chocolate brown color.

Zahedi or Qasab dates, which is called Zahedi in Arabic, is one of the attractive dates for export to Arab and African countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Zahedi date consumption statistics

It is interesting to know that in general, a volume equivalent to thousands of tons is harvested net from all over the country. From this amount, a large volume of domestic consumption and a large volume are prepared for export and exported directly and indirectly to neighboring and European countries.

Iran is one of the best lands for planting and harvesting this crop due to its diverse climate, and fortunately the harvest rate of this crop in Iran is very suitable.

Bushehr, Fars and Hormozgan provinces have the largest share in the production of this product.

The hot and dry climate of these areas has provided very good conditions for the growth of the best samples of Zahedi dates in these areas.

Unique properties of Zahedi dates

Dates are a fruit that has countless properties. Many benefits and properties are common in dates, but in any case, the amount of these properties may vary depending on the date and place of harvest. But in general, Zahedi dates have the following properties:

  • The sugar in dates is a type of fructose that not only does not cause blood sugar but is also effective for weight loss.
  • This date facilitates the absorption of vitamins and antioxidants due to its catalyst.
  • The nature of this date is warm and it is very suitable for people with a cold temperament.
  • Excess manganese in these dates relieves nerves
  • This date has many vitamins, including vitamins C, B1, B2
  • Zahedi dates have extremely high minerals, the most important of which are magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, calcium
  • Zahedi dates are rich in fiber, which is why people with digestive problems should include it in their food basket.
  • These dates control and reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood and are very good for heart health.
  • Potassium from Zahedi dates is also very useful for relieving fatigue and muscle pain, especially after strenuous exercise.
  • The calories in Zahedi dates are very low
  • Calcium in Zahedi dates is very high and therefore useful for bones
  • Zahedi dates are high in iron, which is recommended for anemia
  • This date is rich in antioxidants that are very useful in preventing the growth of cancer cells.

PayvandGroup: Supplier of Iran Dates

PayvandGroup as one of key supplier of Iranian Dates especially Zahedi Date, handpick its raw-materials from its networks of local farmers, carefully selecting each item, always ensuring consistent and premium quality.

date nutrition facts

Dates syrup

date syrup

Date syrup, has many properties and very high nutritional value. Consumption of this juice for breakfast provides energy for the day

Nature of date juice:

The nature of date syrup is hot and dry, and the best way to use it for all moods is to boil the syrup with vinegar and use “syrup vinegar

Properties of date syrup:

Vitamins in date syrup

Date syrup contains protein, natural sugars, minerals and vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as A1 and C, which you no longer need multivitamins if you consume them. This syrup contains natural sugars such as glucose, sucrose and fructose and are a good choice for snacks

Date syrup to provide energy to the body:

Date syrup is energizing and its consumption provides energy to the body. Consumption of this syrup increases the learning power of children and students

PayvandGroup: Exporter of Iran Dates

PayvandGroup as one of key exporters of Iranian Dates, supply natural Date Syrup with light to dark color. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this syrup is one of the best sweeteners in the world

Sayer Dates

sayer dates

Sair (Sayer) Dates is one of the sweetest dates in the world.

Its sugar content is above 75%.

The time of harvest of Sayer dates is about the beginning of September to the beginning of October.

It is one of the major dates for export, which has many exports to Europe.

The groves of under cultivated Sayer dates are in Khouzestan province in Iran and cover about 70% of Khouzestan province and are among the semi-dry dates with moisture and humidity less than 18%, and this has made them have better and longer storage conditions than other dates. Sayer dates can be stored for a long time (about 15 months) in covered warehouses and at room temperature without any problems.

This has facilitated the export of Sayer dates, so that about 45% of the share of Iranian date exports belongs to Sayer dates. The color of it is dark brown and sometimes black and red. Due to the high amount of sugar, it dissolves quickly in water and creates a lot of sweetness. The degree of adhesion of the kernel to the meat of Sayer dates is very low.

Its core can be easily separated from dates without the slightest effort and can be coreless. Most customers of Sayer dates for export are European countries, Russia, North America, New Zealand and Arab countries. The most common type of packaging for Sayer dates for export is in 5 and 10 kg cartons.

The possibility of shipping to distant countries without refrigerated containers is one of the significant advantages of this date. The quality of Sayer dates is divided into the following categories:

  • Super select
  • Select
  • B grade
  • GAQ
  • FAQ

All of the above can be provided in both core and non-core types (pitted and unpitted)

PayvandGroup: Iranian Dates Supplier

As one of the top date suppliers in Iran, PayvandGroup, with its experienced specialists and years of experience in the field of date exporting and trading, declares its readiness to supply any type of Iranian dates needed by our customers, especially Sayer (Sair) dates.

Piarom Dates

piarom date

Piarom Date, is a commercial and first-class date that is a special variety of export date due to its good quality and high marketability.

So far, Piarom dates have been able to attract the attention of global markets. This date has the most customers among export dates and the price of Piarom dates is higher than other dates, which makes date exporters export these dates on a large scale.

This date is cultivated in Hajiabad city of Hormozgan province in the south of Iran. This date is also the best date in the world and Iran.

The thin skin of Piarom dates is dark brown and due to the fact that the flesh and skin of the date are completely attached to each other, it has given a beautiful and desirable appearance to this type of date.

Due to the fact that most of the sugar in it is fructose, it is easily and quickly used in the body’s metabolism, and those who have consumed this date once, due to its delicious taste and desirable appearance and other nutritional properties, usually become regular consumers.

Piarom dates are rich in sugars, proteins and other minerals and have high nutritional value and due to the high tolerance of Piarom dates against salinity, it is cultivated in a large area of gardens in Hajiabad city.

PayvandGroup: Iranian Dates Exporter

PayvandGroup, with years of experience in the field of trading and exporting of dates, is known as one of the key suppliers of dates in Iran especially Piarom Dates, and is fully prepared to meet the needs of its customers around the world.

Mazafati Dates

mazafati dates

Mazafati dates, can be considered as one of the most delicious types of dates in the world. This date is originally stored as Rotab in cold stores and it is better to mention it as Mazafati Rotab.

Most people who consume this date usually tend to consume it again.

Most foreign customers in the field of exports also buy these dates. You can also have a look at the export of Mazafati dates.

The most ideal color for this type of date is black. The optimum moisture content of this type of date varies between 14% to 36% depending on the harvest time and the cultivated area.

Most of the areas where this crop is grown are Bam city and Jiroft city and surrounding villages Narmashir, Barvat in Kerman Province. The quality of Mazafati dates that are planted in Bam is not comparable to other places where it is planted.

After harvesting and stacking in suitable cartons for consumption, these types of dates are stored in large cold storages, most of which are created in Bam, at a temperature between -5 to 5 degrees Celsius. The most common type of arrangement of this date for domestic consumption and even export is in three-row boxes or so-called 3-row or 2-row cartons, and twelve boxes are arranged in each mother carton. The most ideal weight for domestic use is weights between 8 kg to 10 kg.

In this weight, Mazafati dates have a suitable quality and good syrup, and on the contrary to domestic consumption, for export, weights between 6.5 and 7.5 are used, which are mostly used due to their low syrup and suitable storage conditions.

Unique features of Mazafati dates

This date is mostly related to the name of Rotab and many people know it as Rotab. Many dates have their own name, but in many parts of Iran, Mazafati dates are only called the word Rotab, which is interesting in its kind.

The color that people like for this date and many buyers prefer, is black and even dark black affects the sales of this product. However, this date is also available in brown and dark brown, because this date is red in the first stage to reach itself, and it is interesting to know that it turns black as it grows.

The nature of dates is warm and most people who have a cold temperament for whom they have problems can use these dates as a medicine and in addition to their properties for their body as a medicine for physical health.

Many dates can be stored outdoors, but the storage conditions of these dates are unique and it is recommended that you store these dates in the refrigerator for home consumption and whenever you want to eat, take that date out of the refrigerator an hour earlier and then eat it.

Bam Mazafati dates have some moisture. But the presence of moisture in this date has added a property to this date that has made Mazafati dates in the category of food products, which is also significant in its kind.

Classification of the date by type:

  • Dried Date: It refers to a ripe date which moisture is below 15%
  • Semi Dried Date: It refers to a ripe date with the moisture between 15% to 18%
  • Fresh Date: It refers to a ripe date with the moisture between 18% to 35%

Nutritional value and important properties of Mazafati dates

This date has a large amount of potassium in its natural structure, which can be considered as a medicine for diarrhea.

Dates also have high iron content and natural sugar, which is good for the body. It is interesting to know that most of the sale of Mazafati dates is done inside the country during the holy month of Ramadan, because in this month, many compatriots fast according to Islamic customs and experience a drop in energy and blood sugar during the day. During Eftar, substances should be consumed that quickly restore the lost energy and sugar to the body. Therefore, Mazafati dates are a very suitable and useful food for this purpose.

Mazafati dates in the refrigerator and storage should be in good condition and in accordance with the relevant standards that do not cause the date to rot. In addition, the value of Mazafati dates is provided to the body when these dates are kept in good condition until they reach the consumer and the dates do not lose their properties.

Also, today, due to busy schedules, many people do not even have the right time to eat lunch during the day, and dates can be a good alternative for this job.

Transportation of Mazafati dates and reaching the customer

Late summer in Bam is the time to harvest Mazafati dates. After harvesting in Bam, these dates are stored and packaged and transported to other parts of the country by basic and standard transportation methods, either by land or by air.

After many years and also the existence of various dates in Iran and the world, this date is one of the most consumed and popular dates in the country, so it is necessary to have proper packaging during storage and in addition to the quality of dates, the appearance of dates be suitable.

Suitable refrigerators for storing dates must have proper ventilation system, proper washing area as well as standard classification. Because these dates must be stored in very special conditions. Rooms equipped with methyl gas for disinfection should also be available.

Mazafati dates have different qualities. Factors such as the size of the date, the amount of syrup in the date packaging, which can be natural or artificial, the appearance of the date, which must be dark black, the lack of impact and crushing, as well as the mixing of dates, including factors affecting the price of this type of date

PayvandGroup: Iran Dates Exporter

PayvandGroup as one of the most prominent supplier and exporter of Mazafati Dates, announces its readiness to meet the needs of customers all around the world

Properties and characteristics of date

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The beneficial properties of dates, which have been discovered by most researchers today, have made this small fruit replace many other harmful substances such as sugar. It is interesting to know that about 50% of its fruit production is consumed only in the country (Iran), that is, the major part of the properties of dates is also used by our own people. Dates are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E and other nutrients such as protein, fat, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and niacin. Therefore, it is recommended to consume about 2 to 3 dates a day so that you can absorb the vitamins your body needs from this fruit

  1. It is interesting to know that dates are one of the main units of the fruit pyramid and eating it is always recommended.
  2. It is the best alternative to sugar because it has less energy than it. In fact, there are 125 kcal of energy in 100 grams of dates, but in the same amount of sugar, there are 400 kcal of energy. Therefore, proper consumption of dates is less likely to cause weight gain in people, and especially for people who want to lose weight, the use of this fruit is highly recommended
  3. For people with digestive problems, eating dates is recommended. Dates, because of their vitamins, are an excellent nutrient for improving the digestive system and its diseases such as constipation and digestive problems. Eating dates also helps prevent bowel cancer and hemorrhoids
  4. Vitamin B6 is a great alternative for boosting memory
  5. Potassium is also good for people with high blood pressure. It is also recommended for people with mental illness due to its magnesium content. Phosphorus in dates also strengthens and keeps nerve cells alive
  6. Due to its inhibitory effects (and of course less sugar) it is one of the factors preventing tooth decay
  7. Dates are also used as a pain reliever and are more recommended for pregnant women who are about to give birth
  8. Dates contain folate or folic acid, which is a blood-forming substance found in dates. Hence, it is considered a hematopoietic fruit
  9. Consumption of soaked dates in the morning (which of course should be soaked in water the night before) is also recommended for people with weak hearts
  10. Dates are good for iron deficiency and are a strong evening for athletes, which is often recommended to be consumed with milk. Also, eating dates causes weight loss, suitable for stomach cancer, controls diarrhea, etc

The properties and benefits of dates are so great that talking about its full properties is beyond the scope of this discussion; But by no means should you overeat dates.

Excessive consumption of dates can cause:

  • Damage to the liver and spleen
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Tooth Decay
  • It is not recommended for people with diabetes; Because it has more sugar for high consumption.
  • Due to its hot nature, it may cause mouth sores and itching.
  • For people with diabetes, it is recommended to eat only a maximum of two dates a day.
  • More severe herpes
  • Exacerbation of blisters

Palm tree:

An old Arabic proverb says: The benefits of a palm tree are equal to the number of days in the year. This proverb shows that humans have used this tree in various ways for many years. Today, in the fertile areas, various products are made from different parts of the palm, some of which we will mention:

  • Fruit kernels are ground in many areas and used to make a traditional bread or animal feed.
  • Palm wood is very high quality and it is used in building and making tools such as ladders and beds.
  • The large and beautiful leaves of this tree have many uses. One of the uses of these leaves is to make canopies. Gardeners need a place to rest in the grove when harvesting. That is why they make canopies from the dried leaves of date palms, which are called bower or capers. Another use of leaves is in building fences. To protect young date seedlings from cold and high temperatures and animal attacks, gardeners cover the area with palm leaves and build a fence around the seedlings. Another use of dried leaves is to use them as a free and suitable fuel in homes for cooking. Another use of date leaves is rope weaving. At the junction of the leaves with the trunk of a tree, there is a fiber called a wicker, from which gardeners weave strong ropes or special rugs for the front of the rooms when they are not working. In addition to the above, items such as baskets, mats, bird cages and fans are also made from palm leaves.

In addition to food consumption, the date product has many uses in industry. Various uses of dates in the industry including date juice, date nectar (date honey), liquid sugar, date vinegar, alcohol, soft drink extract, date colompe, date halva, date breakfast chocolate, plain date chips, flavored date chips, date dish, dates Breeze, solid date chocolate, sauce, paste, pickle, compote, marmalade, jam and animal feed, and from its core is activated carbon oil, lauryl alcohol, surfactants, palm kernel ointment (for eyelash growth) and from its waste is widely used in the composition of livestock and poultry feed.

PayvandGroup: Iran Dates Supplier

Payvand Company is a recognized export brand in domestic and global markets. By always choosing the best dates from the manufacturers, it supplies Iranian first-rate dates to the glob.In our company, After packing in the best forms and export structures, the date is exported to most countries of the world in a fully mechanized and sanitary way. The quality and variety of dates in Iran are very unique. Most countries in the world, such as Russia, Indonesia, India, China, Turkey, European countries, Canada, Australia and USA buy Iranian dates.In any situation, you can benefit from the knowledge of the experts of this company.

Iranian date cultivars

Iranian date cultivars

Below you can see the most important types of dates in Iran:

Native cultivars of dates in Sistan va Baluchestan Province, Iran:

Mazafati(Mozafati), Rabbi, Shekari, Halileh, kalooteh (Kaliteh), Kalagi etc

Native cultivars of dates in Fars Province, Iran:

Shahani, Zahedi(Qasab), Kabkab, Piarom, Medjool, Halileh etc

Native cultivars of dates in Bushehr Province, Iran:

Zahedi(Qasab), Kabkab, Haj Bagheri, Khasouyi, etc

Native cultivars of dates in Hormozgan Province, Iran:

Piarom, Mordasang, Mazafati, Khasouyi, Halileh etc

Native cultivars of dates in Khouzestan Province, Iran:

Zahedi (Qasab), Deyri, Khazravi, Sayer(Sair), Kabkab etc

Native cultivars of dates in Kerman Province, Iran:

Mazafati, Keroot, Rabbi, Kalooteh(Kaliteh), Shekari, Khazravi, Shahani, Zahedi, Mordasang etc

PayvandGroup: Dates Supplier

PayvandGroup as one of key suppliers of dates in Iran, is ready to provide for its customers any types of dates they need with the highest quality .

We handpick our raw-materials from our networks of local farmers, carefully selecting each item, always ensuring consistent and premium quality.

As a well-known Co, we take our clients’ needs seriously and happily adjust our sourcing, delivery and selection to suit your specific business needs