What are the properties of dates?

properties of dates

There are different types of dates and as you know, the fruit is a palm tree that is cultivated in different cities of Iran. Due to the export of dates, especially from Iran and the UAE to other countries, this fruit can be purchased in different countries.

Properties of dates

Dates are a great source of vitamins, minerals, energy and fiber. It also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc.

Date Cholesterol:

Did you know that dates do not have cholesterol? And they have very low fat? If you include a number of dates in your daily diet, not only will your body cholesterol not rise but it will also help you lose weight.

Date protein:

Want to get a significant amount of protein in your body? Eat dates. They are a great and powerful source of protein that helps your fitness, as well as keeps your muscles strong. People who exercise regularly and go to the gym eat two dates a day as part of their diet.

Vitamins of dates:

Dates contain vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, A1 and C. Eating dates daily not only ensures your health, but also boosts your energy levels. Due to the presence of natural sugars such as glucose and fructose, they are not only harmless but also very useful.

Bone health:

Dates are very good for bones. Dates help absorb manganese, magnesium and any other nutrients needed for bone health.

Strengthen the nervous system:

The presence of potassium and a small amount of sodium in the properties of dates strengthens the nervous system. Potassium lowers cholesterol in the body and reduces the risk of stroke.

Iron absorption:

Apart from the fact that the presence of fluoride ensures the health of your teeth, the presence of iron in the list of properties of dates is also highly recommended for people with iron deficiency. It is also great for purifying the blood.
do not forget; Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Help digest food:

If you soak a few dates in water and chew them daily; You have helped a lot to improve the digestive system. Having high fiber in dates has made it advisable for people who have constipation to eat dates.

Skin improvement:

The presence of vitamins C and D in the properties of dates helps the elasticity of the skin and also softens your skin. Plus; If you suffer from skin problems, adding this fruit to your diet can help your skin quality in the long run.
This fruit has anti-aging benefits and prevents the accumulation of melanin in your body.

Summary of the properties of dates

  • All the properties of dates make it a meal for many people.
  • If children drink milk mixed with dates, they will get the energy they need during the day.
  • On the other hand, it is one of the best things that climbers use when hiking. The quality of dates depends a lot on how many you eat per day.
  • Also, the number and type of your diet can cause both weight gain and weight loss. You can use it better by consulting your doctor.

The last word

The properties of dates are very high. But it is better to consult a nutritionist to have a proper nutrition. The presence of vitamins, proteins and thousands of minerals in dates has made them popular in the world. We hope you find this article useful and share it with your friends. Do not forget that dates come in many varieties. Before buying dates, it is better to read the contents of this site.

PayvandGroup: Dates Wholesaler

Payvand Company, as the largest supplier of dates in Iran, prepares all kinds of dates in bulk and sends them to export target markets. Customers who intend to buy dates in bulk can send their request to the company’s sales office

What is the difference between Rotab and Dates?

What is the difference between Rotab and Dates?

Dates are ripe and full in four consecutive stages and can be consumed normally. The third stage of these stages is called Rotab. At this stage, the moisture of the product is high and its sugar is low.

Many people think that Rotab is the same as Dates. But there are differences between the two. The ripening process of date fruit has four stages. During these stages, changes in color, taste and size occur. At first, it is hard and green in color, the taste of which is bitter and slightly astringent. Over time, its moisture content decreases and its sugars increase until it is finally ripe. Rotab is the stage before dates that have more moisture and less sugar. Rotab of some types of dates has a good oral consumption. In the ripe date stage, its texture hardens and its moisture is minimized. The color of ripe dates is completely brown to black. At this time, the date has high fructose and glucose and low sucrose. Its texture is uniform and sometimes wrinkled.

PayvandGroup: Mazafati Dates Seller

Payvand Group, as one of the largest companies supplying dates in Iran, is ready to provide a variety of Iranian dates, especially Mazafati dates in bulk or retail, for its customers with the highest quality.

Imports of dates in the world

import of dates

The following image (taken from trademap.org) shows the most importers of dates in 2019 in the world:

According to the picture above, the major importers of the world in 2019 are as follows:

ImportersValue imported in 2019 (USD thousand)Share in world imports (%)
World1924000100
United Arab Emirates40778521.2
India1888049.8
Morocco1688548.8
France959055
Germany689263.6
United States of America682863.5
United Kingdom637823.3
Indonesia622903.2
Canada505372.6
Malaysia487902.5
Netherlands481432.5
Turkey373211.9
Italy364481.9
Spain352281.8
Bangladesh350451.8
Oman299631.6
Kuwait279021.5
Russian Federation259411.3
Yemen242711.3
Jordan214281.1
Qatar201661
Nepal188191
Belgium176160.9

Graphic chart of major importers of dates:

It is necessary to mention that the statistics in this database are slightly different from what actually exists under the influence of many parameters, such as economic and political relations between countries, as well as sanctions. But in general, it shows the general view of the import of different countries in relation to the date crop, according to which the UAE is in the lead with more than 21% of imports.

Payvand Company: Iran Dates Exporter

As one of the largest exporters of dates in the world, Iran annually exports large quantities of dates to its export target countries. The countries importing Iranian dates are all over the world and are always looking for the best Iranian dates. Payvand Company, as one of the largest suppliers of dates in Iran, provides the best dates for its customers.

Export of dates in the world

export of dates

The image below (taken from trademap.org) shows the most dates exporting countries in the world in 2019:

According to the picture above, the main countries exporting dates and the share of their exports in the world are as follows:

ExportersValue exported in 2019 (USD thousand)Share in world exports (%)
World1996858100
Iraq38240719.2
Tunisia26577513.3
Saudi Arabia22983311.5
United Arab Emirates21856610.9
Israel1829599.2
Iran, Islamic Republic of1263296.3
Algeria1040325.2
United States of America745703.7
Pakistan718063.6
France470402.4
Egypt430042.2
Netherlands426992.1
Germany306521.5
Palestine, State of293281.5
Jordan223331.1
Oman177220.9

Graphic chart of major date exporters:

It is necessary to mention that the statistics in this database are slightly different from what actually exists under the influence of many parameters, such as economic and political relations between countries, as well as sanctions. But in general, it shows the general view of the amount of exports of different countries in relation to the date crop, according to which Iraq, with more than 19% of exports, is the leader in this field.

PayvandGroup: Iran Dates Supplier

Iran, as one of the largest suppliers of dates in the world, has always been considered by traders and importers. So that many countries in the world get their dates from Iran. Many companies in Iran are engaged in exporting dates. Payvand Group, as one of the most important exporters of dates in Iran, always offers the best and most quality Iranian dates to its customers around the world.

Dates HS Codes

dates HS code

HS stands for Harmonized System. The term is designated by the WCO or the World Customs Organization as a multi-purpose international product that defines the type of goods being exported. Today, customs officials must use the HS code to identify any commodity goods entering or leaving international borders.

HS codes are divided into 21 sections, which include a total of 99 chapters. These 99 chapters are divided into 1244 titles and 5224 subtitles. These codes have additional numbers at the end that are used for further global classification.

The HS code used for dates is as follows:

HS CodeLable
804Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
80410Fresh or dried dates
8041010Sayer (Sair)
8041020Kabkab
8041030Piarom
8041040Mazafati
8041050Shahani
8041060Zahidi (Zahedi)
8041090Rabi (Rabbi)
8041090Kali
8041090Khasouei
8041090Lulu
8041090Medjool
8041090Khong
8041090Mordasang
8041090Barhi
Dates HS Codes

PayvandGroup: Iran Dates Supplier

Payvand Group, with years of experience in the field of trade and export of Iranian dates, has been able to establish close relations with producers and farmers of this product in all parts of Iran. If you are looking for the highest quality dates in Iran, be sure to consider the products of this company as one of your options.

The most expensive date in Iran

piarom dates payvand

The most expensive and luxurious date in Iran is ‌ in Hajiabad city in Hormozgan Province. These dates are mostly exported. The title of this date in the world is Chocolate Dates, which is also significant. The price of Piarom dates in the country is higher than all dates, and usually for this reason many people are not able to buy these dates, and on the other hand, these dates are exported more due to low cultivation and are not widely sold in the country.

Here are some reasons why these dates are expensive. Piarom dates have more properties in their intrinsic structure than other dates and are more useful than other dates. The next reason is the shortage of these dates in the country and the world. In the whole of Iran, it is interesting to know that only the city of Hajiabad has Piarom dates, and again in this city, Piarom is divided into several qualities, namely, first-grade Piaromm dates and second-grade Piarom dates.

Piarom dates have another name in the world. Some foreign buyers know this date as Maryam dates and when buying, they ask Iranian sellers for Maryam dates.

Payvand Company: Iran Dates Supplier

Payvand Group, using its experts and years of experience in the field of exporting Iranian dates, is fully prepared to meet all the needs of its customers in preparing the dates they need, especially Piarom dates with the highest quality.

Exporting Rabbi Dates

rabbi dates

Rabbi date is one of the most famous dates in Sistan and Baluchestan province and it can be said that Rabbi date is specific to this province and is cultivated in several cities, including: Chabahar, Saravan, Iranshahr, Zabol and Khash. In terms of quality, the best type of Rabbi dates are cultivated in Saravan region and have a high quality. Traders exporting Rabbi dates usually usually get their dates from Sistan and Baluchestan.

Rabbi dates have large red, blackish fruits and shiny, clear and thin skin. Due to low humidity, Rabbi dates are considered to be dates with high shelf life, and this has caused them not to face problems such as the need for refrigeration in the export discussion.

Rabbi dates are considered to be relatively large meaty dates. The best type of this date is produced in Zabol and Iranshahr. The color of this date turns green during the Rutab stage, and during ripening, this date reaches a full black color and sometimes tends to be dark brown.

Payvand Company: Rabbi Dates Exporter

As one of the prominent suppliers of dates in Iran, this company has has very high relations with farmers in Sistan and Baluchestan region. Therefore, it always prepares and sends the best and highest quality Rabbi dates to its customers

Exporting Kabkab Dates

kabkab dates

Kabkab dates are one of the most important dates in the country and have a lot of production. Behbahan and Dashtestan kabkab dates are usually famous and many people prefer kabkab dates from these two regions to other places. Dates produced in Iran have both many fans and are very popular in the world. The reason for this popularity is the very good taste, high quality and reasonable price of dates. Exporting Kabkab dates is very important for Iranian traders because of its global fans.

Kabkab dates are one of the most important types of dates in Iran, which is in a special position in terms of economy and export. Every year, a large amount of currency enters Iran to sell these dates to neighboring countries, the United States, Europe and Africa.

Kabkab dates are generally eaten as Rutab. This date is oval and is considered one of the semi-dry or wet dates in Iran. Due to the high production in the country, kabkab dates have a reasonable price, which makes them have many customers.

The color of the fruit is yellow in the Khark stage and light brown and burnt brown in the wet stage, and it becomes dark brown when fully ripe. It is mostly consumed in the form of Rutab and dates.

PayvandGroup: Kabkab Dates Supplier

Payvand Company, as one of the largest suppliers of kabkab dates in Iran, prepares the best types of dates from its trusted farmers and sends them to world markets.

Exporting Zahedi Dates

zahedi dates

One of the most prestigious dates for export in Iran is Zahedi Dates or Qsasab dates. This oval date is one of the best-selling dates in Iran and other countries in the world due to its particular and special color, wonderful taste and of course very simple storage conditions and its many fans. Hence exporting Zahedi dates is usually considered as the first export target of Iranian traders.

Zahedi dates have an oval or ellipse shape. The end of this date has a narrow and sharp point. This date is consumed semi-dry and khark. The ratio of Zahedi date meat to kernel is 6.35%. Its core is almost attached to the flesh of the date. It has a yellowish color, which, of course, eats a yellowish (golden) brown when wet. In general, Zahedi dates should be considered as dried dates and are classified in this range.

PayvandGroup: Zahedi Dates Exporter

Payvand Company with many years of proud experience in the domestic and international markets is ready to meet the needs of its export market customers in the field of supplying various types of dates, especially Zahedi dates.

Exporting Mazafati Dates

mazafati dates

Do this to determine the quality of this date. The higher the juice content of a date, the higher the quality and grade of Mazafati dates. This type of date is not considered as a dried fruit and nuts due to its high humidity. These dates are soft dates. Bam Mazafati dates are in great demand both domestically and internationally. Therefore,exporting Mazafati dates is very important for traders and exporters.

The size of the good type of this date is between 2.5 to 4.5 cm. Mazafati dates are the most famous type of dates in Iran and of course in the world. Sometimes they mistakenly use the word Rotab for it. In fact, Rotab is the fresh fruit of the palm tree. Dried Rotab is date.

The color of this date usually tends to dark purple and black. These dates are also available in brown and dark brown. Because this date is red in the first stage of ripening and turns black as it grows.

Payvand Group: Mazafati Dates Supplier

Payvand Group, as one of the companies active in the field of supply and export of Iranian dates, is ready to offer the best products, especially Mazafati dates, to its customers.